Description
This Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe is a vibrant celebration of summer, combining fresh ingredients that burst with flavor. Featuring creamy avocados, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet corn over a bed of crisp romaine, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delightful dish that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light meal option. With succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection and a zesty cilantro dressing tying it all together, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 lb Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 medium head of romaine lettuce
- Olive oil, lemon juice, and cilantro for dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by seasoning them with cajun spice and garlic.
- Sauté the shrimp in a non-stick pan until pink and cooked through. Set aside to cool.
- Chop and rinse the romaine lettuce; place it in a large bowl.
- Arrange tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, avocados, corn, and cooled shrimp on top of the lettuce.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper for the dressing. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg