Creamy Avocado Lime Shrimp Salad (Printable)
Tender shrimp, ripe avocado, fresh vegetables with tangy lime dressing. Ready in 25 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
→ Salad Components
06 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 English cucumber, diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
→ Creamy Lime Dressing
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tsp lime zest
16 - 1 garlic clove, minced
17 - 1/2 tsp honey
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, honey, and season with salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, and mixed salad greens.
05 - Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl and drizzle with the creamy lime dressing. Gently toss to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy lime dressing strikes that perfect balance between rich and refreshing
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like restaurant quality
- It holds up beautifully for picnics and lunch bowls the next day
02 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning or they will steam instead of sear
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery and tough
- Wait until the last minute to dress the salad so the avocados do not brown
03 -
- Room temperature shrimp cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge
- Reserve a little extra dressing to drizzle over leftovers the next day