Description
Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines smoky grilled shrimp with creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or light lunches, this salad is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. With its bright colors and fresh flavors, it promises to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ΒΌ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Grill shrimp on skewers or directly on the grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While grilling, slice avocados into wedges.
- Combine grilled shrimp and avocado slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with leftover marinade and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup salad (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg