Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad: A Refreshingly Zesty Delight
A refreshing salad that combines spicy shrimp with creamy avocado for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix diced avocados, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
- Once shrimp is cooked, let it cool slightly before adding to the salad mix.
- Drizzle with lime juice, toss gently, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños to the salad.
- This salad is best served immediately if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg