🍤🥑 Creamy Shrimp Avocado Salad ✨

Fresh, creamy, and flavorful salad with juicy shrimp, buttery avocado, and a tangy dressing

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This Creamy Shrimp Avocado Salad is a light yet satisfying dish packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh flavors. Perfect for lunch, a quick dinner, or a refreshing summer meal.

🥗 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Salad

• 450 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ red onion, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
• Lettuce or mixed greens (optional)

Shrimp Seasoning

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice

Creamy Dressing

• ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Shrimp

1. Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
4. Let cool slightly.

2. Make the Dressing

1. Whisk yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
2. Adjust seasoning to taste.

3. Assemble the Salad

1. Add avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and greens to a bowl.
2. Add shrimp.
3. Drizzle with creamy dressing.
4. Toss gently to avoid breaking the avocado.

⭐ Tips for the Best Shrimp Avocado Salad

• Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
• Don’t overcook shrimp — it should be tender and juicy.
• Chill the shrimp before mixing for a refreshing salad.
• Add chili flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick.

🥑 Serving Ideas

• Wrap it in lettuce cups
• Serve with toasted bread or crackers
• Pair with grilled chicken or fish
• Enjoy as a low-carb/keto-friendly meal

Flavor: creamy 🥑 + garlicky 🍤 + fresh 🍋 + crunchy vegetables 🥗 = a perfect refreshing salad! ✨