Zesty Shrimp Avocado Salad
A fresh and healthy delicious lunch or dinner idea that is perfect for summer. This Zesty Shrimp Avocado Salad with an avocado crema dressing is sure to be a new favorite dish.
When the warmer temperatures make their introduction, salads become a delicious option. Along with the mixed greens, add a protein and you have a meal that is sure to please (especially if you like salads).
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Zesty Shrimp Avocado Salad
To clarify, I love salads. Sometimes they’re not on the healthy side, like the Chicken Tender Salad with an amazing ranch dressing from Cheddar’s. Likewise, a Ceasar Salad can be a little unhealthier too. That’s to blame on the dressing, cheese, and croutons. But boy are they good (fist bump).
However, if I’m passing up a fried dish, french fries, or pasta — I usually feel a lot less guilty. It’s a healthier choice, even if it’s not the healthiest one. Does that make sense? Ha… I’m sitting here chuckling at my insane justification, even if it does seem plausible.
Delicious and Healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad
Delicious and Healthy Shrimp Avocado SaladOn the other hand, there are several delicious and healthy salads (like this Zesty Shrimp Avocado Salad) to choose from too. Thank goodness, right? A favorite I make at home is the Taco Salad. But, it seems I haven’t made that in a while. I need to add that to the menu soon.
While writing about salads, I was thinking about the woven wood salad serving bowl and matching salad bowls my mom used to have. Dorothy Draper said, “Salad is never more appetizing than when served in a large wooden bowl.”
That made me smile. I love when happy memories overwhelm me every now and then. My parents entertained a lot, so that wooden bowl was used a lot. Back on topic…
There are really two recipes in one here — the Zesty Shrimp recipe and the Avocado Cream Salad Dressing.
Zesty Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients:
-Shrimp
-Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-Lemon Juice
-Paprika
-Garlic Powder
-Chili Powder, optional
-Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well. After that, add shrimp and let it marinate for approximately 5 minutes.
Next, you’ll transfer the shrimp to pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from heat and set aside.
Avocado Crema Dressing
Ingredients:
-Avocado
-Sour Cream
-Lemon Juice
-Salt and Pepper, to taste
-Garlic Powder
Instructions:
Place ingredients in a bowl and whisk together with a fork. Serve with Zesty Shrimp Avocado Salad.
Sooooooo, if you like shrimp and avocado — your tastebuds might just do a happy dance with this dish. Honestly, I’m not sure I’ve combined shrimp and avocado before. And I have no idea why.
Regardless, it’s a perfect pairing. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this zesty goodness. Let’s get to it and whip up this Shrimp Avocado salad. Enjoy.
Zesty Shrimp Avocado Salad
Ingredients
Zesty Shrimp
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Avocado Crema Dressing
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 3 cups salad mix
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Zesty Shrimp
- In a bowl combine the olive oil with the lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp and toss to combine so the shrimp is well coated with the marinade. Let it marinate for approximately 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Transfer the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3 minutes per side or until done. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Avocado Crema Dressing
- Place avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Using a fork, mix until evenly and thoroughly mixed together.
Salad Assembly
- Arrange the salad mixture in a bowl.
- Top with the avocado, cherry tomatoes, and zesty shrimp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve with avocado crema dressing.
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Hugs and Blessings!
MARY ANNE MCWHIRTER says
How many does this serve / 2?
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Mary Anne! The serving size depends on how you want to serve it. This salad can be served as two smaller lunches or appetizer salads — or a large full meal salad. Hope that helps. Cheers.