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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring marinated shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados (diced)
  • 1 medium cucumber (diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 medium red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
For the dressing
  • 2 pieces limes (juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and ground cumin. Add your shrimp to this marinade and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocados, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl of veggies and gently toss until well mixed.
  5. Drizzle a bit more lime juice on top for extra zest, and your salad is ready to serve!

Notes

To ensure the best flavor, avoid cutting the avocado too early and use fresh ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 1-2 days.