Description
Zesty grilled shrimp avocado salad dances with fresh Mediterranean flavors, combining succulent seafood and creamy avocado. Crisp greens and tangy citrus dressing invite refreshing summer dining for passionate home cooks seeking light, elegant cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup purple cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl for marinade.
- Add shrimp to marinade, ensuring thorough coating, and let sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10-15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, spacing them evenly.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred, maintaining tenderness.
- Remove grilled shrimp from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cooked corn, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced purple cabbage, and fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle lime juice over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to distribute ingredients.
- Season the salad with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Carefully fold grilled shrimp into the salad, ensuring even distribution.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with additional cilantro leaves and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Keep shrimp marinade time under 20 minutes to prevent seafood from becoming tough and losing delicate texture.
- Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning and ensure even, safe grilling without charring.
- Grill shrimp quickly at medium-high heat to maintain juiciness and prevent rubbery consistency.
- Use ripe but firm avocados to keep salad texture balanced and prevent mushiness during mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg