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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a fresh salad or appetizer made with tender shrimp, creamy avocado, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and bright lime juice. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect as a light meal or spooned over tostadas for an easy summer dish.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped )
- 2 limes (juice of)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (black pepper to taste)
- 1 lb jumbo cooked (peeled shrimp, chopped*)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1 medium hass avocado (diced (about 5 oz))
- 1 jalapeno (seeds removed, diced fine)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine red onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let them marinate at least 5 minutes to mellow the flavor of the onion.
- In a large bowl combine chopped shrimp, avocado, tomato, jalapeño.
- Combine all the ingredients together, add cilantro and gently toss. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
*If you’re using raw shrimp, you can quickly boil them. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the shrimp, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Once cooled, chop the shrimp and continue with the recipe. Starting with freshly cooked shrimp tastes even better than using pre-cooked!
Scale it up for parties – If I’m bringing this to a party, I usually double or triple the recipe because it disappears fast.
Make it ahead – Combine everything except the avocado and cilantro and refrigerate. Add them just before serving so the avocado stays fresh and the herbs stay bright.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 197kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 221mg, Sodium: 330mg, Fiber: 3g
- WW Points: 2