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Shrimp and Avocado Salad


Keep cooked shrimp on hand as a quick and easy mix-in for this fresh, luscious salad. The shrimp and avocados combined provide a healthy dose of good fats. 

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

3 Servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 240
  • Total Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Sodium: 860mg
  • Carbohydrate: 8g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g

Ingredients


1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

1 lime, juiced (about 2 tbsp)

1 lb medium or large cooked shrimp

1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

1 avocado, cut into ½–inch cubes

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Instructions


  1. Whisk the olive oil, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl.
  2. Add the shrimp, tomato halves, avocado and toss gently.
  3. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chilled overnight.


Recipe and photo courtesy of The National Fisheries Institute.

How’d it Taste?

  • Prof 1 says:

    Another easy to prepare recipe. I substituted basil for cilantro (my wife is not a cilantro fan) and served it over arugula. Next time will add a few more ingredients like cucumber and feta to make it a main meal salad.

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