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Avocado Shrimp Salad

Avocado Shrimp Salad: Fresh Flavors for Your Summer Table

This Avocado Shrimp Salad combines fresh ingredients for a vibrant dish full of high protein and healthy fats.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Shrimp raw, deveined, and peeled
  • 2 Avocado ripe
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn fresh corn for better crunch
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 Jalapeño adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 medium Red Onion or green onions for milder flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Chili Lime Oil or lemon juice for citrus taste
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Wonton Strips or tortilla chips, skip for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese or feta cheese

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Chili Lime Oil by whisking together minced garlic, lime juice and zest, olive oil, honey, salt, paprika, and crushed red pepper. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook frozen corn and diced jalapeño for 3-4 minutes until charred. Transfer to a bowl and cool.
  3. Pat shrimp dry and season with cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Sauté in the same skillet for 2 minutes on each side until pink. Cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cubed avocado, diced cucumber, red onion, cooled corn, jalapeño, chili lime oil, cilantro, and green onion. Toss gently.
  5. Incorporate the cooled shrimp and drizzle remaining chili lime oil. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, wonton strips, cotija cheese, and a lime wedge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best served freshly assembled and chilled. Avoid freezing due to avocado texture changes.

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