Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad
A fresh and exciting salad featuring spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zingy lime dressing, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined Get them raw, not cooked
- 2 medium Ripe avocados The softer, the better but not mushy
- 1 whole Fresh lime For dressing
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking and dressing
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Makes all the difference
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust according to heat preference
- optional Chopped cilantro, red onion, cherry tomatoes For garnish and color
Instructions
Cooking the Shrimp
- Warm your skillet with olive oil (don’t wait until it smokes).
- Add shrimp, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
- Cook until shrimp are pink and a little curled.
Preparing the Salad
- While the shrimp are cooking, slice the avocados and any optional vegetables like tomatoes or onions.
- In a bowl, squeeze juice of a whole lime, add more olive oil, a pinch of salt, and whisk together.
- Once the shrimp are done, toss them over the sliced avocados and drizzle with the lime dressing.
- Garnish with additional cilantro or cheese if desired.
Notes
Best served fresh. If storing leftovers, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the salad to slow browning.