Description
Mediterranean-inspired Lemony Shrimp Salad brings zesty coastal flavors to your table. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh tomatoes dance with bright citrus dressing, creating a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fresh Produce:
- 2 large avocados, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green chili, seeded and sliced
- 1 to 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 large fresh lemon, for juice and zest
- 1 handful fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Oils and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil, divided (use avocado oil for cooking and olive oil for the dressing)
- Sea salt to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the shrimp in a hot skillet with fragrant garlic, cooking until they transform into a vibrant pink color and achieve perfect tenderness. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper, then transfer to a cooling surface.
- Prepare the fresh base by cubing creamy avocados and halving juicy cherry tomatoes. Select tender green chili for a subtle heat and choose either cilantro or parsley to enhance the herbaceous profile.
- Create a bright dressing by extracting zesty lemon juice and delicate lemon zest. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil across the assembled ingredients, which will help prevent avocado oxidation and provide a silky coating.
- Delicately fold the golden shrimp into the vegetable mixture, allowing each component to intertwine with the tangy citrus notes. Gently mix to distribute the flavors and ensure every bite captures the essence of the Mediterranean-inspired salad.
- Taste and refine the seasoning, adjusting with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper to elevate the overall harmony of flavors. Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture and vibrant colors of the ingredients.
Notes
- Zesty citrus punch lifts the entire dish, transforming simple ingredients into a vibrant summer sensation.
- Shrimp’s delicate sweetness dances perfectly with creamy avocado and bright tomato bursts.
- Quick-cooking method locks in flavor while keeping preparation time under 15 minutes for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg