Best 20 Shrimp And Avocado Salad Recipes

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Shrimp and avocado salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. The succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables are tossed in a tangy dressing, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a sophisticated dish for a special occasion, shrimp and avocado salad is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



Shrimp and Avocado Salad image

This Mexican shrimp cocktail's bright, fresh flavors and colors entice even my little ones. I like to serve it alongside a scoop of lime-cilantro rice for a light meal. -Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), tails removed
1 cup pico de gallo
1/2 cup Clamato juice, chilled
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring gently to combine. Divide among serving bowls. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SEARED SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Seared Shrimp And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

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

½ lb private selection argentine shrimp, frozen
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 cups mesclun greens
½ cup quinoa, cooked
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
½ cup avocado, diced
¼ cup chickpeas, roasted
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced, white part only
1 tablespoon shallot
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup olive oil

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

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



Shrimp and Avocado Salad image

This salad has shrimp combined with avocado and a Louis-style dressing.

Provided by Inga

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cooked salad shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
salt to taste
2 avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Bibb lettuce leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
sliced pimento peppers, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the shrimp, chives, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and chili sauce. Season with salt.
  • Mound the shrimp mixture into avocado halves, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place avocado halves on Bibb lettuce leaves that have been dusted with paprika. Garnish with strips of pimento to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 267.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE



Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette image

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

For vinaigrette
1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For salad
1 pink or red grapefruit
1 white grapefruit
1/4 cup hazelnuts, lightly toasted and any loose skins rubbed off
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 firm-ripe California avocados
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 lb large shrimp (8 to 10), shelled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups baby spinach (2 oz)
1/4 cup trimmed sprouts (preferably radish)

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, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD



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Grapefruit's piquant bitter juiciness balanced by French dressing's sweetness and creamy avocado, all adorning succulent shrimp atop a bed of greens...truly, it's a marriage made in heaven! This recipe makes 2 large servings, but can easily serve 4 as appetizers.

Provided by Be Curious Cuisine

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup raw honey
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons diced red onion
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
10 cooked and peeled shrimp, or more to taste
¼ red onion, thinly sliced, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and vinegar together in a bowl. Add diced red onion, salt, and pepper. Place a damp cloth under the bowl to keep from moving; add olive oil very slowly in a stream while whisking. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Prepare plates with a bed of mixed greens. Center avocado slices on plates, surround with grapefruit segments, and top with shrimp. Drizzle generously with honey cider salad dressing and garnish with red onion slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1397 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 1685.8 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 183.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 2341.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

SHRIMP, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH SWEET CHILI-GINGER VINAIGRETTE



Shrimp, Mango, and Avocado Salad with Sweet Chili-Ginger Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Mango     Shrimp     Avocado     Healthy     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup Asian sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
12 peeled cooked large shrimp with tails left intact (about 8 ounces)
1 large head of butter lettuce, leaves separated
1 large mango, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Add 3 tablespoons vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide lettuce among plates. Alternate mango, avocado, and shrimp atop lettuce on each plate. Drizzle vinaigrette over.

SHRIMP, SPICED MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING



Shrimp, Spiced Mango, and Avocado Salad with Citrus Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Time 36m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons Spanish-style smoked paprika
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 extra-large shrimp (U-12), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup grape seed oil
1/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 loosely packed cups torn, soft lettuces, such as red oak and lolla rossa
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 mango, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 Haas avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: Whisk together all the ingredients in a large bowl. Reserve 2 teaspoons of the marinade. Add the shrimp to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 6.
  • Make the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, mustard, zest, and reserved marinade. While whisking, drizzle in the oils to form a smooth vinaigrette. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Remove the shrimp from the marinade; scrape off any excess marinade from the shrimp.
  • Season the shrimp, to taste, with salt. Heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • In a bowl, toss together the onion, mango and avocado. Dress lightly with some of the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • In a another bowl, lightly toss the lettuce with some of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mound the salad in the center of a platter and surround with the shrimp. Spoon some of the dressing over the shrimp and serve. (Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another use.)

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO TACO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Shrimp and Avocado Taco Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, medium shrimp, large head romaine lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, fresh cilantro, large avocado, salt, lime juice, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, chili powder

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons oil
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, diced
½ jalapeño, deseeded and finely diced, optional
¼ red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1 large avocado, diced
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice, or 1 lime
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Toss in the shrimp and immediately season with the taco seasoning. Sauté the shrimp just until each piece has started to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, shrimp, tomatoes, jalpeño, red onion, cilantro, avocado, salt, and lime juice, and mix until the salad is well-combined.
  • Serve with tortilla strips, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SPICY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds large frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and drained
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapenos or a pinch cayenne, optional
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 small ripe Haas avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed just before cooking
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice the romaine into bite sized pieces, place in large salad bowl and set aside. In a medium non-stick pan heat the olive oil. Add the avocado and saute for 5 minutes. Remove the avocado with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of avocado oil into a small bowl, and reserve.
  • Add the minced shallot to the skillet and return to medium heat. Cook, stirring until shallots begin to soften (about 30 seconds). Add the shrimp, salt and pepper and jalapenos or cayenne, if using, and saute until shrimp are cooked through (3-4 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and spoon the shrimp into the bowl with the Avocado pieces. Add the chives and cilantro and fold together gently, just to combine the ingredients. With a rubber spatula, scrape any remaining oil in the skillet into the bowl with the reserved avocado oil. Whisk in the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste to make a dressing. Toss some of the dressing with the romaine until the lettuce is nicely coated, divide among serving plates. Top the lettuce with hot shrimp mixture, drizzle with additional dressing, garnish with cilantro and serve.

AVOCADO, GRAPEFRUIT AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD



Avocado, Grapefruit And Grilled Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moon slices
1 large pink grapefruit, separated into sections
1/2 cup minced mint leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil and cayenne pepper in a nonstick skillet. Heat over high heat until barely smoking. Add the shrimp and saute until the shrimp turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Set aside to cool. Slice in half lengthwise. Set aside.
  • Combine the grated lemon and orange rinds with the orange and lime juices in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the salt and pepper. Add the avocado slices and grapefruit sections. Toss gently. Take the avocado slices and grapefruit sections out of the bowl, one by one, and arrange them in a large ring on a round platter, slightly overlapping each other. Add the shrimp to the citrus and toss in the remaining vinaigrette. Mound the shrimp in the center of the ring. Garnish with the mint.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 623 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD ON ENDIVE LEAVES



Shrimp and Avocado Salad on Endive Leaves image

The secret to the shrimp salad's decadent taste: creamy avocado, which is rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Slivers of scallion and a shot of lime juice brighten the flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces (about 20) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 limes)
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, plus more, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 jalapeno chile, stem, ribs, and seeds removed, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 firm, ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled
2 to 3 small Belgian endives
Black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; let cool. Cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Transfer shrimp to a medium bowl. Add lime juice, chopped scallions, jalapeno, and salt. Stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, cut avocado into a 1/4-inch cubes, and fold into shrimp mixture. Separate endive leaves, and arrange 24 on a platter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon shrimp salad onto each leaf. Garnish with sliced scallions, and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 g, Cholesterol 18 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 110 g

SHRIMP, WATERMELON AND AVOCADO SALAD



Shrimp, Watermelon and Avocado Salad image

A lovely, refreshing salad for those hot summer days you don't want to cook. Serve with a bagauette and that makes a complete supper! Citrus fruit can be substituted for the watermelon until it is in season and mint for the cilantro

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Summer

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp, cooked
4 cups watermelon, coarsely chopped
1 medium sweet white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped (optional)
2 avocados, coarsely chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp, watermelon, onion, cilantro, jalapenos and avocados,.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavours to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.5, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 1089.1, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 13, Protein 18.9

CAJUN POTATO, PRAWN/SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



Cajun Potato, Prawn/Shrimp and Avocado Salad image

Make and share this Cajun Potato, Prawn/Shrimp and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 g new potatoes (small baby or chats 10 oz halved)
1 tablespoon olive oil
250 g king prawns (8 oz, cooked and peeled)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 spring onions (finely sliced)
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 avocado (peeled, stoned and diced)
1 cup alfalfa sprout
salt (to boil potatoes)

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender, drain well.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick frying pan/skillet.
  • Add the prawns, garlic, spring onions and Cajun seasoning and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the prawns are hot.
  • Stir in the potatoes and cook for a further minute.
  • Transfer to serving dishes and top with the avocado and the alfalfa sprouts and serve.

AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SALAD



Avocado and Shrimp Salad image

Chopped up in a salad, avocado adds a creamy texture without the saturated fat of cheese or dairy-based dressings. It is delicious here with shrimp, apple, and cucumber.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tarragon stems; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1/2 lemon, quartered
kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 Granny Smith apple, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 avocado, pitted, quartered, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 3 cups water, tarragon stems, lemon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and peppercorns to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add shrimp and poach until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate (discard everything else) and refrigerate to cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, chives, tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add shrimp, apple, and cucumber, and toss to coat.
  • Divide salad between 4 bowls. Add avocado to the mixing bowl and toss with remaining dressing. Top each salad with a quarter of the avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 g, Cholesterol 84 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 208 g

AVOCADO, SHRIMP, AND ENDIVE SALAD



Avocado, Shrimp, and Endive Salad image

Categories     Salad     Mustard     Shellfish     Vegetable     Poach     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Shrimp     Avocado     Summer     Tarragon     Endive     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 to 4 light main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 lb large shrimp in shells (18 to 20), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 firm-ripe California avocados (preferably Hass)
1 lb Belgian endive (4 heads), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then poach shrimp at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Let shrimp chill in water 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  • Whisk together tarragon, mustard, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a serving bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit, peel, and cut into bite-size pieces. Add shrimp, avocados, and endive to dressing and toss.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH CORN AND AVOCADO



Grilled Shrimp Salad with Corn and Avocado image

Provided by Katie O'Kennedy

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Herb     Shellfish     Vegetable     Seafood     Shrimp     Avocado     Corn     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing
6 tablespoons orange juice
3 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon truffle oil* (optional)
Salad
1 10-ounce bag red pearl onions
Metal skewers
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 large ears of corn, husked
1 ciabatta bread or pain rustique, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
Olive oil
2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika (Pimentn de la Vera)**
12 cups mâche (about 7 ounces)
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Whisk in olive oil, then truffle oil, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For salad:
  • Bring small saucepan of water to boil. Add pearl onions and boil 3 minutes. Drain; cool onions slightly. Peel onions, leaving root ends intact.
  • Do ahead: Dressing and onions can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and let stand at room temperature.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Thread onions on skewers; thread shrimp on separate skewers. Place onion skewers, shrimp skewers, corn, and bread slices on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Brush onions, shrimp, corn, and bread with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shrimp on both sides with smoked paprika. Grill onions and corn until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; grill bread slices until browned; and grill shrimp until cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer vegetables, shrimp, and bread to work surface. Cut corn kernels off cobs; place corn kernels in very large bowl. Remove shrimp and onions from skewers and add to bowl. Add mâche and avocados to bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large rimmed platter and serve with bread.
  • *Available at some supermarkets, Italian markets, and specialty foods stores.
  • **Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores or online from tienda.com.

EMERIL'S SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH NEW ORLEANS-STYLE REMOULADE SAUCE AND BABY GREENS



Emeril's Shrimp and Avocado Salad with New Orleans-Style Remoulade Sauce and Baby Greens image

This wonderfully delicious shrimp and avocado salad paired with a New Orleans-style remoulade sauce is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups mixed baby lettuce leaves, such as lollo rossa, red oak, red leaf, mizuna, arugula, and tatsoi
New Orleans-Syle Remoulade Sauce, chilled
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 small grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
Emeril's Simple Boiled Shrimp, chilled
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a large bowl; drizzle with half of the remoulade sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined. Place tomatoes in a small bowl; drizzle with olive oil. and toss to combine.
  • Divide lettuce evenly between 4 plates. Place avocado halves on top of lettuce and divide tomatoes evenly between each plate. Toss shrimp with remaining remoulade sauce and place on top of avocado. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

GAZPACHO GRANITA WITH CHOPPED GAZPACHO SALAD, AVOCADO AND FLAME GRILLED SHRIMP IN JALAPENO CILANTRO OIL



Gazpacho Granita with Chopped Gazpacho Salad, Avocado and Flame Grilled Shrimp in Jalapeno Cilantro Oil image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

8 ripe tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1/2 English cucumber, roughly chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, leaves roughly chopped
1/2 cup vegetable juice
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt
1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1/2 English cucumber, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely minced
1 green jalapeno, finely minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
Pinch kosher salt
1 bunch cilantro, leaves roughly chopped
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 green jalapeno, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Olive oil, for grill
Kosher salt
18 to 24 shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh finely diced
Lime juice, to taste

Steps:

  • Granita: Add all the granita ingredients to a blender or food processor and puree. Strain the puree through a sieve into a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer the chilled puree into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed container. (The shallower and wider the container, the more room you give the granita to freeze quickly.) Cover with foil or plastic wrap and freeze until it begins to appear solid around the edges, about 1 hour. Using a fork, scrape the ice from sides, mixing in from the edges into the center. Repeat this scraping and mixing process every 30 minutes, until the entire mixture has the consistency of shaved ice. Put back in freezer until ready to use.
  • Chopped salad: Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Shrimp: Combine the cilantro, lime zest and juice, jalapeno and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Set aside.
  • If using a gas grill, preheat the grill to high, direct heat. If using coals, allow the coals to burn down to glowing white embers. The grill is hot enough when you can hold your hand about 1-inch over it for only 1 second. Lightly grease the grill with olive oil to prevent sticking. Lightly salt the shrimp and thread each skewer with 3 shrimp. Grill shrimp approximately 2 minutes per side, basting with cilantro oil twice. Remove the shrimp from the grill and add the remaining cilantro oil to a small pan. Heat the oil until bubbling.
  • Add the avocado to a small bowl and drizzle with lime juice.
  • To serve, spoon some of the chopped salad on each serving plate and top with some granita. Add a few teaspoons of avocado, a skewer of shrimp and a drizzle of the hot cilantro oil. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



Shrimp and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, plus 3 tablespoons
chopped celery leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 limes
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 hass avocados, diced
1 5-ounce package baby kale salad mix (about 8 cups)
1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
  • Make the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, celery leaves, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Grate in the zest of 1 lime and squeeze in the juice.
  • Toss the shrimp with the vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Arrange the shrimp on the grill and cook until pink and just firm, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the bowl with the dressing; squeeze in the juice of the remaining 1/2 lime.
  • Add the sliced celery, avocados, salad mix and radishes to the bowl with the shrimp; toss to coat. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro.

SHRIMP, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD



Shrimp, Avocado and Tomato Salad image

This is a Williams-Sonoma recipe which can be served as a salad or a light lunch. The dressing can be made up to 2 hours ahead.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 33m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
24 large shrimp, in the shell (1 - 1 1/4 pounds)
2 ripe avocados
6 small tomatoes (yellow or red , or a combination of the two)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
6 cups mixed salad greens
ground pepper

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lime juice, cumin, lime zest, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
  • To make the salad, bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they curl and turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Peel and devein and place in a large non-aluminum bowl. Add half of the vinaigrette to the shrimp, toss well, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, halve, pit and peel the avocados and cut lengthwise into slices 1/2 inch thick. Core and halve the tomatoes and cut into wedges 1/2 inch wide. Add the avocados, tomatoes, and cilantro to the shrimp and toss gently.
  • Place the salad greens in a separate bowl. Whisk the remaining vinaigrette and pour over the greens. Toss well. Divide the greens among individual plates. Top with the shrimp mixture. Season each serving with several grinds of pepper and serve at once.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure that your salad is the most flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures in your salad. This will make it more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. There are many different dressings that can be used on shrimp and avocado salad, so feel free to experiment until you find one that you like.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the avocado from browning.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and avocado salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its combination of fresh ingredients, delicious flavors, and beautiful colors, shrimp and avocado salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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