Shrimp and Avocado Salad
A refreshing salad with seared shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and arugula tossed in a bright lemon-oil dressing.
- Time
- 15 min
- Serving
- 383 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $5.54
- Protein
- 31 g
Ingredients
- 1 Peeled shrimppack 400 g ≈ $8.50 130 g
- 2 Avocadopack 1 pcs ≈ $1.20 0.5 pcs
- 3 Arugulapack 100 g ≈ $2.80 50 g
- 4 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 100 g
- 5 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 60 g
- 6 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
- 7 Olive oil 10 ml
- 8 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 2 g
- 9 Salt 1 g
- 10 Ground black pepper to taste
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Wash and dry the arugula3. Dice the tomatoes4 and cucumber5 into ½–¾-inch cubes, halve and pit the avocado2, then cube it. Finely chop the garlic8. Squeeze the lemon6.
Whisk together the lemon6 juice, half the olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the garlic8 for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp, cooking over high heat for 3 minutes, stirring, until just pink. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Arrange the arugula3, tomatoes4, cucumber5, and avocado2 on a plate, then top with the shrimp.
Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Tips
- Why it works
- Cook shrimp over high heat for the last 3 minutes to kill bacteria instantly. Undercooked shrimp smell fishy and turn rubbery.
- Substitutions
- Use cucumber instead of cucumbers (60g) for crunch, or swap avocado for 100g mashed banana if no avocado. Skip garlic if you dislike its smell.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooked shrimp turn gray and mushy; check by cutting one open. It should stay pink and firm. Timing is critical: 3 minutes max after raising heat.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 1 day in the fridge; reheat shrimp only (30 sec in a pan) and toss with cold salad ingredients. Freezing ruins texture.
- Serve with
- Pair with warm crusty bread to soak up dressing, or serve as a light meal after a spicy dish to balance heat.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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