Description
Mediterranean shrimp salad brings zesty flavors from fresh ingredients dancing together. Crisp greens, succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes create a perfect summer plate you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce:
- 2 large avocados, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green chili, seeded and sliced
- 1–2 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 large fresh lemon, both juice and zest
- 1 handful fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Oils and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear the succulent shrimp in a sizzling skillet with fragrant avocado oil, releasing the garlic’s aromatic essence. Ensure each morsel transforms to a vibrant pink, seasoning generously with sea salt and cracked pepper during the rapid cooking process.
- Transfer the warm, slightly cooled shrimp into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant canvas for the remaining ingredients. Gently fold in the jewel-like halved cherry tomatoes, creamy diced avocado chunks, zesty green chili slices, and verdant cilantro or parsley.
- Elevate the salad’s flavor profile by drizzling the remaining avocado oil across the ingredients. Unleash the citrusy brightness by squeezing fresh lemon juice and sprinkling its delicate zest throughout the mixture.
- Tenderly integrate all components, ensuring each ingredient is kissed by the bright, tangy dressing. Taste and calibrate the seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper to harmonize the flavors.
- Present the salad immediately, celebrating its fresh, vibrant character. Enjoy as a standalone light meal or transform it into a more substantial offering by nestling it atop crisp mixed greens or accompanying with rustic crusty bread.
Notes
- Zesty seafood dish bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors that dance on your taste buds.
- Quick and easy summer salad combining succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes for a light, refreshing meal.
- Packed with protein and healthy fats, this colorful salad delivers a nutritious punch in under 15 minutes of preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg