Description
This avocado shrimp salad kitchen protein recipe is quick, fresh, and satisfying—perfect for a high-protein lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Avocado (diced)
Romaine lettuce (chopped)
Cherry tomatoes (halved)
Red onion (thinly sliced)
Olive oil
Fresh lime juice
Garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook shrimp in olive oil with garlic until pink
- 2. Chop romaine, tomatoes, onion, and avocado
- 3. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper for dressing
- 4. Combine greens and shrimp in a large bowl
- 5. Add avocado and gently toss with dressing
- 6. Serve immediately or store without avocado
- 7. Top with extra lime if desired
Notes
Keep avocado separate until serving to prevent browning.
Make extra dressing for the next day—it stores well.
Use pre-cooked shrimp to save even more time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg