Description
A quick and refreshing salad featuring bright citrus flavors and creamy avocado, perfect for sunny nights.
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Citrus juice (orange, lemon, or lime)
- Avocado
- Sliced almonds
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mixed salad greens
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp with citrus juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pan-sear the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Dice the avocado while the shrimp cooks.
- Combine salad greens, diced avocado, and sliced almonds in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with more citrus juice and a little olive oil if you like.
- Toss gently so the avocado holds shape and the shrimp sits on top.
- Serve right away while the shrimp is warm.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute sliced almonds with toasted pumpkin seeds. You can also use different citrus juices to vary the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Citrus Shrimp, Avocado Salad, Quick Meals, Fresh Salad, Healthy Salad, Light Dinner, Easy Recipe