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Shrimp and Avocado Salad


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A refreshing salad featuring shrimp, avocado, and mango, perfect for a light meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw small or medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced (about ¼ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Turn the heat to low, add the raw shrimp to the pot, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Once cooked, remove from heat, drain, and set aside to cool.
  4. Peel and cut both the avocados and mango into bite-sized pieces. Try to keep the pieces uniform in size for a more appealing texture and presentation.
  5. Finely chop the red onion to ensure its flavor blends well without overpowering the salad. Roughly chop the cilantro, if using, for garnish.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, gently mix the cooled shrimp, diced avocado, mango, and chopped red onion.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
  9. Garnish with cilantro for a fresh flavor. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • Choose uniform avocado and mango pieces for better texture.
  • Adjust lime juice according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg