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Avocado Shrimp Salad

Avocado-Shrimp-Salad

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 1lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2English cucumber, diced
  • 1/4small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
  • 1garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
  6. Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.