Healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and colorful vegetables, perfect for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add shrimp and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Chop the bell pepper, onion, and cilantro.
- Combine shrimp, vegetables, and diced avocado in a bowl.
- Drizzle with lime juice and mix gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra lime wedges and herbs.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Use additional lime juice to prevent browning of avocado.