Description
A vibrant, refreshing salad featuring citrus-marinated shrimp, creamy avocado, juicy mango, and crisp veggies, all brought together in a tropical harmony.
Ingredients
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined): 1 pound
- Avocado (ripe, diced): 2 medium
- Mango (ripe, diced): 1 large
- Cucumber (sliced): 1 cup
- Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine): 4 cups
- Red onion (thinly sliced): 1/4 cup
- Lime juice (fresh): 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cilantro (chopped): 1/4 cup
- Garlic (minced): 1 clove
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium-high or preheat a grill pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss shrimp with lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Arrange greens, mango, cucumber, avocado, and red onion in bowls.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Finishing Touches: Top salad with shrimp, drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or chilled as preferred.
Notes
- Chill your salad bowl before assembling for extra crispness.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
- Add chopped jalapeños for a spicy twist.
- Store components separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sauté or Grill
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg