Avocado Shrimp Salad
A vibrant salad featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
- Meanwhile, chop the bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
- Mix together lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine the cooked shrimp with the chopped vegetables in a bowl.
- Toss everything together with the dressing.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For an added flavor, marinate shrimp in lime juice and spices for about 15 minutes before cooking.