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Zesty lime shrimp and avocado salad with fresh ingredients
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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

A refreshing salad with shrimp, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Avocado Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Meal, shrimp salad, Summer Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275kcal

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Plump and juicy, release sweet flavor.
  • 2 pieces limes, juiced Freshly squeezed for zesty tang.
  • 1 piece ripe avocado, diced Creamy and rich, in bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Tender and perfect for sautéing.
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Fresh and aromatic.
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional) Tangy finish to the salad.
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin Earthy and warm.
  • 1 tbsp lime zest Enhances lime flavor.
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion Crunchy and slightly sharp.
  • 1 tsp chili powder Provides gentle heat.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided Rich and fruity.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper Dash of spice.
  • tortilla chips (optional) Crunchy side addition.

Instructions

Cooking the Shrimp

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan, allowing them to cook for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and let cool slightly.

Preparing the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Chopping the Veggies

  • While the shrimp cool, dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro.

Combining the Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced avocado, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Gently toss together.

Dressing the Salad

  • Drizzle the zesty lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. If using cotija cheese, sprinkle it on top.

Serving

  • Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes to let flavors meld. Add tortilla chips on the side if desired.

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. To prevent browning, add avocado just before serving.