Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining juicy seared shrimp with creamy avocado and a zesty lime-honey vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe Hass avocados, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled shrimp, cubed avocado, and sliced red onion.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Coastal/Fusion