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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
Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Peeled shrimppack 400 g ≈ $8.50 130 g
  2. 2 Avocadopack 1 pcs ≈ $1.20 0.5 pcs
  3. 3 Arugulapack 100 g ≈ $2.80 50 g
  4. 4 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 100 g
  5. 5 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 60 g
  6. 6 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 15 g
  7. 7 Olive oil 10 ml
  8. 8 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 2 g
  9. 9 Salt 1 g
  10. 10 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. 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.

  2. Whisk together the lemon6 juice, half the olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

  3. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the garlic8 for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 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.

  5. Arrange the arugula3, tomatoes4, cucumber5, and avocado2 on a plate, then top with the shrimp.

  6. 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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