Description
Mediterranean-inspired avocado shrimp salad promises a refreshing culinary journey through coastal flavors. Crisp greens, succulent shrimp, and creamy avocado combine in a light, zesty dish that transports diners to sun-drenched shorelines with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) raw shrimp, de-veined
Fresh Produce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime
- 0.5 cup finely chopped celery
- 0.33 cup chopped green onion
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill weed
- 2 sprigs of dill weed
Seasonings and Binding Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
Additional Cooking Liquid:
- 2 quarts water
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thoroughly cleaning and removing the dark vein, ensuring a pristine and appetizing protein for the salad.
- Create an aromatic poaching liquid by combining water with lime essence, dill sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper in a large pot, allowing the herbs to infuse their flavors for several minutes.
- Gently immerse the shrimp into the simmering liquid, cooking them precisely for 2-3 minutes until they transform from translucent to a delicate opaque white, carefully avoiding overcooking.
- Remove the shrimp from the liquid and rapidly cool them using an ice bath to halt the cooking process and preserve their tender texture.
- Dice the avocado into uniform cubes, slice the celery and green onions into fine, delicate pieces, and mince the fresh dill to distribute its aromatic qualities evenly.
- Combine the cooled shrimp with the prepared vegetables in a mixing bowl, incorporating additional lime juice to enhance the brightness and acidity of the dish.
- Fold in the mayonnaise, ensuring each ingredient is luxuriously coated and the salad achieves a creamy, harmonious consistency.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfect balance of flavors.
- Refrigerate the salad for 30-60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to marinate and develop a more complex, integrated taste profile before serving.
Notes
- Chilling enhances the salad’s flavor profile, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop deeper, more complex taste notes.
- Gentle mixing prevents breaking delicate shrimp and avocado pieces, maintaining their tender texture and visual appeal.
- Selecting fresh, high-quality shrimp and ripe avocados guarantees the ultimate taste experience and ensures a vibrant, delicious outcome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg