Creamy Shrimp And Avocado Salad
The best creamy shrimp and avocado salad with juicy shrimp, buttery avocado, and a bright lemon dressing. A refreshing and elegant salad ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad / Light Meal
- Method: No-Cook / Quick Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
400 g cooked, peeled shrimp
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 small red onion (about 80 g), finely chopped
120 g plain Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or parsley, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the Shrimp (if needed):
If the shrimp are not already cooked, sauté them in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes until pink and tender. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and allow them to cool completely.
Prepare the Avocados:
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice the flesh into cubes. Drizzle with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
Combine the Salad Ingredients:
In a large bowl, add the shrimp, diced avocado, and finely chopped red onion. Gently toss to distribute evenly.
Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the remaining lemon juice until smooth.
Add the chopped herbs and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Mix the Salad:
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
For best results, use ripe but firm avocados to maintain texture.
You can substitute mayonnaise for Greek yogurt if you prefer a richer dressing.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika when cooking shrimp for extra flavor.
The salad is best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
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