Description
Beat the heat with this vibrant Mexican Shrimp Salad, a perfect dish for summer gatherings or light lunches. This delightful salad features succulent marinated shrimp tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor from spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or casual meals at home. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping your meal healthy and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 large Hass avocados, diced
- 1 (8-ounce) container cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- Dressing: lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in lemon zest, garlic powder, sugar, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes for 5-10 minutes.
- Sauté the marinated shrimp in melted butter over medium-high heat for about 1 minute on each side until cooked through.
- In a mason jar, combine lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper (to taste), salt, and pepper. Shake well.
- In a large bowl, mix diced avocados, halved tomatoes, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, and cooked shrimp. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor kick, let the shrimp marinate longer. Feel free to add ingredients like corn or black beans for variety. Serve chilled for maximum refreshment on hot days.