Nutritious And Delicious Mediterranean Shrimp Salad Recipe
Make every bite count with this Mediterranean Shrimp Salad, where succulent shrimp meet creamy avocado in a lemony dressing.
Mediterranean Shrimp Salad Recipe
Create a refreshing Mediterranean Shrimp Salad to brighten your dining experience. The mix of succulent cooked shrimp, ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, and the subtle sharpness of red onion come together under the zest of a lemon vinaigrette. This salad is an exquisite choice for those who appreciate a hearty meal that’s still light and health-conscious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked fresh shrimp
- 3 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 avocados chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped or sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice salt and pepper
- fresh cilantro to taste I used 1/3 cup chopped leaves
Instructions
- Prepare your Shrimp
- Toss a little bit of olive oil and about a 1/2 a tablespoon of butter right in your pan and saute your shrimp till cooked. The shrimp turn the glossy uncooked color to white once ready. Do not overcook.
- Put shrimp in the fridge to cool down.
- Chop your veggies – First, you need to peel your avocados and then chop down your avocados and tomatoes into bites. You can adjust the level of bite you like to tiny bits or large chunks.
- Pull your shrimp out of the fridge and remove the tails.
- You can easily slide tails off if you pay attention to how they are on and this reserves a lot of shrimp meat. If you cut the tales off, you are missing extra shrimp. It doesn’t take too long to take the tails off, just a few extra minutes.
Chop your shrimp down into bites.
- In a separate bowl, add your lemon juice, olive oil and spices.
- Combine your veggies and shrimp into one bowl.
- Pour your olive oil mixture of your salad and stir.
- Add optional fresh cilantro.
Serving Suggestions
- Garlic Bread
- Quinoa Tabbouleh
- Grilled Asparagus
- Focaccia Bread
- Greek Lemon Rice
- Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
- Couscous Salad
Tips and Tricks
- Always opt for fresh shrimp from the seafood counter, and avoid canned shrimp to ensure the best taste and texture. Peeled and deveined shrimp save preparation time.
- Carefully remove shrimp tails by sliding them off to preserve as much meat as possible rather than cutting them off.
- Generously season the entire salad with salt and pepper according to your preference after adding the dressing.
