Description
Refreshing and zesty, this Citrus Shrimp Avocado Salad is a light and healthy recipe featuring juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and vibrant citrus flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or elegant appetizer, it’s a keto-friendly, low-carb salad bursting with fresh ingredients and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 oranges, segmented
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens or arugula
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or mint
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Set aside to cool
- In a large salad bowl, combine diced avocados, citrus segments, red onion, and greens
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice with honey (if using) and pour over the salad
- Add shrimp to the salad, sprinkle with cilantro or mint, and serve immediately
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to make this recipe even faster
- You can substitute grapefruit with more orange or even pineapple for sweetness
- Best served fresh to avoid avocado browning
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
