Description
Discover how to make a refreshing avocado shrimp salad with our easy recipe! Perfect for a quick, healthy meal packed with flavor and nutritious goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) raw large, peeled, and deveined shrimp (21 to 30 per pound, no need to thaw froz en)
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup (120 ml))
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup (60 ml))
- 8 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves finely chopped
- 1 ripe medium avocado
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Toasted bread, hot dog bun, or salad greens, for serving (optional )
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of water until it reaches a rolling boil. While waiting, prepare a medium-sized bowl filled with ice water to create a cooling bath. Cover a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels.
- Place the shrimp into the boiling water. Cook them until they turn pink and are just done, which takes about 2 minutes for fresh shrimp and 3 1/2 minutes for frozen shrimp. Drain the shrimp, then immediately put them into the ice bath. Once they are cold, drain them again and remove any leftover ice. Lay the shrimp out in a single layer on the paper towels to dry.
- Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the seed. Dice one half of the avocado into small pieces, around 1/3 to 1/4 inch in size. Take the flesh from the other half and place it in a medium-sized bowl. Add mayonnaise, then mash the avocado with a whisk and continue whisking until it is mostly smooth. Pour in lime juice and kosher salt, then whisk again to combine. Add the finely chopped celery, shallot, and cilantro leaves, and mix everything until thoroughly combined.
- Combine the shrimp and diced avocado in the bowl, and gently toss to ensure everything is coated, taking care not to break the avocado pieces. Taste and add more kosher salt if necessary. You may choose to serve the salad on toasted bread, inside a hot dog bun, or over salad greens.
Notes
- Make sure the shrimp are fully dry post-ice bath to prevent flavor dilution and texture issuesnBlend avocado, lime juice, and mayonnaise until smooth for a creamy dressing that coats shrimp evenlynOpt for fresh lime juice to enhance flavor, as bottled juice may lack vibrancy