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My 10 Min Go-To Shrimp & Avocado Salad
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My 10 Min Go-To Shrimp & Avocado Salad
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My 10 Min Go-To Shrimp & Avocado Salad

This quick and easy shrimp and avocado salad is perfect for a fast, healthy lunch or light dinner. Featuring perfectly seasoned and cooked jumbo shrimp, fresh crisp lettuce, juicy Roma tomatoes, sweet roasted corn, zesty red onion, creamy avocado, and a tangy lemon Dijon vinaigrette, this salad comes together in just 10 minutes. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Final Plated Salad
Final Plated Salad

Recipe Information

6m
Prep Time
3m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
American (Healthy)
English
Nutrition (per serving)
340
Calories
25g
Protein
15g
Carbs
21g
Fat
Dressing the Salad
Dressing the Salad

Ingredients

  • Jumbo Peeled Shrimps
    (Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder)

    6 count
  • Garlic powder
    (For seasoning shrimp)

    1 tsp
  • Onion powder
    (For seasoning shrimp)

    1 tsp
  • Paprika
    (For seasoning shrimp)

    1 tsp
  • Chili powder
    (For seasoning shrimp)

    1 tsp
  • Chopped lettuce
    (Any preferred variety like romaine or iceberg)

    2 cups
  • Roma tomato
    (Quartered)

    1 count
  • Roasted corn
    (Can be fresh, frozen, or canned and roasted)

    1 cup
  • Red onion
    (Finely chopped)

    1 cup
  • Avocado
    (Cubed)

    1 count
  • Minced cilantro
    (For garnish)

    1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice
    (Freshly squeezed for dressing)

    1 lemon
  • Dijon mustard
    (For dressing)

    1 tsp
  • Salt
    (For dressing)

    to taste
  • Black pepper
    (For dressing)

    to taste
  • Avocado oil
    (For dressing)

    1 tbsp
Servings: 1
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Salad with Shrimp and Avocado
Salad with Shrimp and Avocado

Instructions

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  • 1

    Season the 6 jumbo peeled shrimps generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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    Season the 6 jumbo peeled shrimps generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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    Evenly coating shrimp ensures maximum flavor. Don't be shy with the seasonings!
  • 2

    Heat a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1.5-2 minutes per side, or until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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    Heat a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1.5-2 minutes per side, or until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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    Avoid overcooking shrimp, as they can become tough. They cook very quickly.
  • 3

    While the shrimp cooks and cools slightly, prepare the rest of the salad ingredients. Finely chop the lettuce, quarter the Roma tomato, chop the red onion, and cube the half avocado.
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    While the shrimp cooks and cools slightly, prepare the rest of the salad ingredients. Finely chop the lettuce, quarter the Roma tomato, chop the red onion, and cube the half avocado.
    4m

    Prepare all vegetables in advance to make assembly quick and easy.
  • 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh juice from half a lemon, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil until well combined and emulsified.
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    In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh juice from half a lemon, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil until well combined and emulsified.
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    Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed. A good dressing elevates the entire salad.
  • 5

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, quartered Roma tomato, 1/4 cup of roasted corn, and 1/4 cup of chopped red onion. Add the cubed avocado and the cooked shrimp.
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    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, quartered Roma tomato, 1/4 cup of roasted corn, and 1/4 cup of chopped red onion. Add the cubed avocado and the cooked shrimp.
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    Use a large bowl to make tossing the salad easier without spilling.
  • 6

    Drizzle the prepared lemon Dijon dressing generously over the salad. Garnish with minced cilantro before serving immediately for the best fresh taste.
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    Drizzle the prepared lemon Dijon dressing generously over the salad. Garnish with minced cilantro before serving immediately for the best fresh taste.
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    Dress the salad just before serving to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
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