Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Great choice — Zesty Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad is fresh, fast, and a perfect contrast to heavier dishes 🥑🍤
Here’s a simple, reliable version that comes together quickly.

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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

Shrimp

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp chili powder or paprika

• 1 clove garlic, minced

Salad

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Dressing

• Zest of 1 lime

• Juice of 2 limes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp honey (optional, balances the lime)

• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook the shrimp

   • Heat a skillet over medium-high.

   • Add olive oil, shrimp, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder.

   • Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked.

   • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. Make the dressing

   • Whisk lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble

   • In a large bowl, gently combine avocados, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.

   • Add shrimp.

   • Drizzle with dressing and toss carefully so the avocado doesn’t mash.

4. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes.

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Easy Variations

• 🌶️ Spicy: add diced jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes

• 🌽 More filling: add corn or black beans

• 🥬 Greens: serve over romaine or mixed greens

• 🧀 Extra: sprinkle with cotija or feta cheese

If this is for a potluck or dinner swap (after the slow cooker mishap 😄), I can help you scale it up, make it ahead safely, or turn it into tacos or wraps.