Description
Tantalizing Grilled Shrimp Avocado Salad dances with Mediterranean charm, blending succulent seafood and creamy avocado. Crisp greens and zesty citrus create a light, refreshing experience perfect for summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 limes, juiced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate succulent shrimp in a vibrant blend of olive oil, aromatic garlic, smoky paprika, fiery cayenne, salt, and black pepper for 15-20 minutes, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with intense flavor.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, preparing for optimal searing conditions.
- Carefully thread marinated shrimp onto pre-soaked wooden skewers, preventing potential burning during cooking process.
- Grill shrimp precisely 2-3 minutes per side, watching for characteristic pink color and slight charring, removing immediately to preserve tenderness and juiciness.
- In spacious mixing vessel, combine diced creamy avocados, sweet corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, crisp purple cabbage, and fragrant cilantro leaves.
- Generously squeeze fresh lime juice over assembled ingredients, gently tossing to create harmonious flavor integration.
- Enhance salad with strategic seasoning of salt and black pepper, adjusting citrus and spice levels to personal preference.
- Delicately incorporate grilled shrimp into salad, ensuring even distribution of proteins and vegetable components.
- Present salad immediately, optionally garnishing with additional cilantro sprigs and zesty lime wedges for visual appeal and extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Marinating Magic: Give shrimp extra time in the marinade (up to 30 minutes) for deeper flavor infusion without compromising texture.
- Heat Control: Use medium-high grill temperature to achieve perfect char without drying out delicate shrimp proteins.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap shrimp with grilled tofu or chickpeas for vegetarian version, maintaining zesty marinade and fresh salad components.
- Storage Wisdom: Prepare salad components separately and combine just before serving to prevent avocado browning and maintain crisp vegetable texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg