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January 3, 2017

Shrimp Avocado Salad

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This easy recipe for shrimp avocado salad is under 400 calories and still manages to pack 34 grams of protein!

Shrimp Avocado Salad - This easy recipe is five ingredients, under 400 calories, and packs 34 grams of protein! Paleo and Whole 30 compliant!

Shrimp Avocado Salad - This easy recipe is five ingredients, under 400 calories, and packs 34 grams of protein! Paleo and Whole 30 compliant!

Ohhhhh… you guys!  I hurt.

Like most of the human race, one of my new year resolutions was to make a better effort at hitting the gym.  One of my very best friends is getting married in Mexico this August. Nothing like the prospect of life-long treasured pictures of yourself on the beach to light a fire under your butt to get in tip top shape. But my arms feel a little like jello and I doubt they’ll feel much better tomorrow…  Taking your most fun cardio suggestions, now?

This shrimp avocado salad is my favorite clean eating / whole foods meal. And I’m pretty sure David would request it every single day for lunch if he could. With 34 grams of protein, even just one bowl of this salad leaves you feeling VERY full. David often gets a bowl and the remnants of mine.  The shrimp are even better if you grill them on–ha! an actual grill–but it’s freezing outside, so my grill pan does the trick. (Watch out fellow denver-ites… forecast says the high on Thursday is 14 degrees…eep!)

Shrimp Avocado Salad - This easy recipe is five ingredients, under 400 calories, and packs 34 grams of protein! Paleo and Whole 30 compliant!

Shrimp Avocado Salad - This easy recipe is five ingredients, under 400 calories, and packs 34 grams of protein!

This salad is also easy to prep the night before, since I usually head to work in a hurry.  I put everything into the salad except the avocado and just take an avocado to work with me.  I dice it up right before I eat so that things don’t get smushy.  David and I tend to be a little heavy-handed with the avocado in this dish, so feel free to lighten it up (and drop the amount of fat) by using less.  If you want to morph it into a heartier meal, throw this salad in a tortilla with this cilantro-lime dressing and make a shrimp taco out of it.

What are all y’all’s resolutions this year?

Shrimp Avocado Salad - This easy recipe is five ingredients, under 400 calories, and packs 34 grams of protein! Paleo and Whole 30 compliant!

Nutrition & Macros per entree salad:     calories:  364     carbs:  14 g     protein:  34 g     fat:  20 g

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2 entree-sized salads or 4 side salads

Shrimp Avocado Salad

15 minPrep Time

5 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen shrimp (thawed, peeled, and deveined)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil (for sauteing) + 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 medium-sized avocados
  • 3 Tablespoons red onion, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thaw, peel, and devein shrimp if necessary.
  2. Pour 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil over grill pan and preheat to just over medium heat.
  3. Place shrimp in small mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 Tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, garlic, and parsley. Stir mixture until shrimp are coated.
  4. Grill shrimp until fully cooked--about 2 minutes per side, until pink. Set aside.
  5. Chop cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Drop into medium-sized mixing bowl. Add 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin.
  6. Chop shrimp and add to tomato/avocado mixture. Stir to incorporate all flavors.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you need to make this salad ahead of time: chop the avocado, toss in 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice, and keep separately until just before you serve the salad. Then toss in the avocado. These steps will keep the avocado from browning or turning to mush.

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  1. Jody Ray says

    March 7, 2017 at 7:49 am

    I made this for a ladies lunch but substituted chicken for the shrimp. Rave reviews from everyone! Delicious!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      March 8, 2017 at 12:12 am

      Thanks, Mom! So so happy the chicken was a good substitute for the shrimp!
      Reply
  2. Jenna says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Yum! Shrimp and avocado together is a great combination! I would eat this salad allllll summer long!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 9, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks, Jenna! It's our favorite!
      Reply
  3. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says

    January 7, 2017 at 9:18 am

    There are some delicious flavours in here!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 7, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks, Sasha! It's my husband's favorite!
      Reply
  4. Liz @ Ready to Yumble says

    January 5, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    I'm pretty sure you combined the perfect flavors in this salad! Between the lime and the garlic, I can tell it's seriously tasty. Yum!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 7, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks, Liz! Nothing goes better with shrimp than garlic and lime!!
      Reply
  5. Katrin says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:14 am

    Serious seafood craving coming on over here. I want to make this salad! In fact, I want to eat it right now. I am hungry and it looks AMAZING!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks, Katrin! I am ALWAYS having seafood cravings! I could eat it every day and it is SO healthy!
      Reply
  6. Alyssa @ A Bite of Inspiration says

    January 4, 2017 at 10:45 am

    This looks amazing! Love the colors! A perfect recipe for the New Year! I'll be making this soon.
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks, Alyssa! Let me know how it turns out! It is one of my go to salads for healthy eating!
      Reply
  7. Neena | Paint the Kitchen Red says

    January 4, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Love the flavor combinations you've used! Looks amazing.
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks, Neena!
      Reply
  8. Romain says

    January 4, 2017 at 5:39 am

    This looks good enough for dinner to me! I'm heavy handed with avocado as well so I'll use the extra half avocado in my salad. Maybe I'll serve it up with those slow cooker carnitas:-)
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      That is a genius idea, Romain! I can never get enough avocado . . . weigh eggs, tacos, burritos... pile it on!
      Reply
  9. Marie @ Yay! For Food says

    January 3, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    I feel healthier just looking at this salad! :) Yummy! Saving this recipe to make later!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      Thanks, Marie! It is my FAVORITE salad! And leaves you SUPER full.
      Reply
  10. Riva says

    January 3, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    This is my kind of salad! I am going to make this soon for a busy weekday lunch! Great tip on holding off on cutting in the avacado until the next day!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks, Riva! Yep - I just take the avocado with me to work and cut it up there! I know the gray avocado is still fine to eat, but there is something about gray food . . .
      Reply
  11. Alison says

    January 3, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    This is perfect for the new year! Avocado is such a healthy fat, and the amount of protein is perfect! I love the idea of throwing it in a tortilla, or I might try over some cilantro rice, like a burrito bowl. Can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Ohhhh! Burrito bowl is an excellent idea!!
      Reply
  12. Erica Schmidt says

    January 3, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    You're making me miss summer so bad right now with this salad! I need some avocado like right now, can't wait to make this yummy recipe! Pinning for later, thanks for sharing, Mikaela!
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      I miss being in the Bay Area where we could get 10 avocados for a buck!
      Reply
  13. Jamie | A Sassy Spoon says

    January 3, 2017 at 10:44 am

    Anything with avocado and seafood is my JAM! Thanks for posting this. It looks SO GOOD.
    Reply
    • Mikaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks, Jamie! I am the say way! Seafood = I'm there!
      Reply
  14. Joyce says

    January 3, 2017 at 9:53 am

    Cumin, lime, shrimp, avocado?? I'm in love and need this now. This salad looks so vibrant, colourful and fresh!! Oh I already broke my new years resolution of eating healthy haha I went to the supermarket yesterday and bought 6 bags of snacks and 3 bags of fries -_- whoops!
    Reply

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