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Avocado Shrimp Citrus Salad

Avocado Shrimp Citrus Salad – A Bright and Zesty Spring Dish

Avocado Shrimp Citrus Salad is a vibrant dish bursting with flavors, perfect for spring.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 1 clove Crushed Garlic Adds aromatic flavor
  • 1 juice Lemon For acidity and brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Acts as an emulsifier
  • 1 tablespoon Liquid Honey Balances acidity
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Enhances flavor complexity
  • 1/2 cup Oil (canola, olive, or avocado) Serves as a creamy base
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
Salad
  • 6 cups Green or Butter Lettuce Fresh base, packed
  • 1/4 cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion Adds crunch
  • 1 Avocado Provides creamy texture
  • 1 Sliced Orange Adds sweetness
  • 1 Sliced Grapefruit Introduces tartness
  • 1 tablespoon Oil For cooking shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Dairy-Free Butter Adds richness
  • 1 clove Smashed Garlic Infuses oil for flavor
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp Deveined and shelled

Equipment

  • Medium bowl or jar
  • Large serving platter
  • medium skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine crushed garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, liquid honey, red wine vinegar, and oil. Whisk or shake to emulsify.
  2. On a serving platter, arrange lettuce, red onion, diced avocado, orange, and grapefruit slices.
  3. Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Add smashed garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp, season, and cook until pink.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette to coat the shrimp, then discard garlic.
  5. Place shrimp on the salad and drizzle more vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients for best flavor. This salad is best enjoyed immediately and isn’t suitable for freezing.

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