Garlic Shrimp Salad
A quick and fresh salad with juicy garlic shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a simple lemon-garlic dressing.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add 1 lb shrimp and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 sliced cucumber, and 1 sliced avocado. Add the cooked shrimp and any pan juices.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, optionally over lettuce leaves if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- large bowl
- small bowl
- whisk
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