Shrimp and avocado salad with citrus vinaigrette, also known as camarones a la vinagreta, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the delicate sweetness of shrimp with the creamy richness of avocado. The citrus vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy touch, while the crisp greens and crunchy vegetables provide a textural contrast. This salad is a perfect appetizer or light lunch, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer grilled or boiled shrimp, ripe or slightly firm avocados, or a more or less tangy vinaigrette, this recipe is sure to please.
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AVOCADO-LIME SHRIMP SALAD (ENSALADA DE CAMARONES CON AGUACATE Y LIMON)
This easy shrimp salad contains no lettuce. It's perfect for barbeques or as a 'change of pace' dinner side dish. Customize this recipe with your favorite salad dressing in place of the lime juice. The lime gives it a tiny tangy kick.
Provided by La AfroCubana
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the shrimp into 2 or 3 pieces and place in a large bowl; add the avocado, green onion, red and yellow tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice; mix. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 143.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 161.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE (CAMARONES A LA VINAGRETA)
Versions of seafood "coctel" are found around the Caribbean, usually with ketchup as a base for the sauce. In this recipe adapted from Von Diaz's "Coconuts and Collards" cookbook, the tomato and onion are part of the salad, and the dressing is based on citrus and olive oil, plus a bit of mustard to make it creamy. It's a refreshing and satisfying dish for hot weather, perfect with a cold beer at the end of a long summer day. Diced avocado makes the dish more filling, but it is optional.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories salads and dressings, seafood, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook the shrimp: In a pot, combine 1 quart water with 1 tablespoon salt. Add peppercorns and bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Prepare an ice bath: Add enough ice to a large bowl until half full. Sprinkle the ice with 2 tablespoons salt and top with enough cold water to cover. Set aside.
- When the water boils, stir the shrimp into the hot water and turn off the heat. Let cook until just pink and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes depending on size of shrimp. Drain shrimp and transfer to the ice bath. Stir well and set aside until shrimp are completely chilled, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain shrimp again and transfer to paper or kitchen towels to dry.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, red onion, oil, fruit juices, herbs and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
- When ready to serve, peel and dice the avocado and fold into the shrimp salad. Serve chilled, in a serving bowl or on individual plates lined with lettuce leaves.
SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Citrus Fruit Nut Shellfish Appetizer Quick & Easy Lunch Grapefruit Shrimp Avocado Spinach Winter Hazelnut Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble salad:
- Cut peel, including all white pith, from fruit with a sharp paring knife and cut segments free from membranes. Halve enough grapefruit segments to measure 1 1/2 cups (reserve any remaining segments for another use).
- Coarsely chop hazelnuts. Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook hazelnuts with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until a shade darker, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to cool, reserving skillet.
- Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit and peel. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning them, until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Toss together spinach, half of grapefruit segments, and half of vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange avocados and remaining grapefruit on 4 plates and top with shrimp, salad, and sprouts. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over salad and sprinkle with nuts.
SHRIMP SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE
"This is a wonderful light main dish to serve when you aren't in the mood for a heavy meal," suggests Lisa Casey of Roanoke, Virginia. "I love the fresh seafood flavor and hint of citrus in the dressing."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, sugar and orange zest. Whisk in oil; set aside. Cut oranges into 1/2-in. slices; cut slices into quarters. Add oranges, shrimp and pimientos to dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, toss the shrimp mixture with lettuces and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AVOCADO-SHRIMP SALAD
Shrimp, avocado, tomato and sweet onions with fresh squeezed lime juice, nice on a hot day
Provided by RCRENFRO
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together avocadoes, tomatoes, onion, and shrimp in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lime juice. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 196.4 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SEARED SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: private selection argentine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, lemon zest, mesclun greens, quinoa, cherry tomato, avocado, chickpeas, scallions, shallot, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Add the shrimp to a mesh strainer set in a bowl of cool water and let sit for about 10 minutes to defrost.
- In a medium bowl, combine the defrosted shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Toss until the shrimp are well coated.
- Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1 minute on each side, until pink, opaque, and firm. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a liquid measuring cup, combine the shallot, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated. While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil until completely emulsified.
- To assemble the salad, add the mesclun greens to a large bowl. Top with the cooked shrimp, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, chickpeas, and green onions. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, then toss to combine.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 10 grams
Tips:
- When selecting shrimp for this recipe, look for ones that are medium or large in size and have a firm texture.
- To devein the shrimp, use a sharp knife to make a shallow incision along the back of the shrimp, then remove the dark vein.
- If you don't have a steamer basket, you can also poach the shrimp in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- To make the citrus vinaigrette, use a combination of lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice for a bright and flavorful dressing.
- To assemble the salad, combine the shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large bowl.
- Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This shrimp and avocado salad with citrus vinaigrette is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of shrimp, avocado, and citrus is both delicious and nutritious. This salad is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For a spicier salad, add more jalapeño or red onion. For a sweeter salad, add more orange juice or honey to the vinaigrette. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp.
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