Description
Delicious shrimp avocado salad delivers fresh coastal flavors with zesty lime dressing. Latin American ingredients combine for a light, refreshing meal that satisfies hunger and craves summer sunshine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb/454 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 avocados, ripe and diced
- ½ cup/118 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsps/45 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsps/45 ml lime juice
- 1 tsp/5 ml cumin
- ½ tsp/2.5 ml salt
- ½ tsp/2.5 ml fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Steaming Station: Set up a large pot with water, bringing to a gentle simmer and positioning a steamer insert above the water without direct contact.
- Cook Shrimp: Steam raw shrimp for 4-6 minutes until they curl and turn pink, then transfer to a plate to cool completely at room temperature.
- Create Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Combine Salad Components: Add cooled shrimp, shredded lettuce, and thinly sliced red onions to the prepared dressing, gently folding to ensure even coating without breaking the shrimp.
- Finish and Garnish: Arrange ripe avocado slices around the salad’s perimeter, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro leaves, and serve immediately at room temperature or chilled for 15-20 minutes to enhance the dish’s refreshing qualities.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking Shrimp: Steam shrimp precisely 4-6 minutes to maintain tender, juicy texture without becoming rubbery or tough.
- Optimize Dressing Technique: Whisk ingredients vigorously to create a smooth, well-blended emulsion that coats ingredients evenly and enhances flavor profile.
- Handle Avocado Carefully: Add avocado slices last to prevent browning and maintain fresh, vibrant appearance in the salad.
- Serve Temperature Matters: Enjoy immediately at room temperature or chill briefly to maximize the salad’s refreshing qualities and flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg