Best 8 Spicy Shrimp And Avocado Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for an easy and delicious recipe that combines the bold flavors of spicy shrimp and the creamy richness of avocado? Look no further! This delightful shrimp and avocado salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or a refreshing dinner. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this salad will surely impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



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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

SPICY SHRIMP AVOCADO SALAD



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I found this recipe on the California Avocado Commission's website. It is a spicy, refreshing salad that can serve 3 as an entree. It can serve 6 as a compliment to any mexican meal. Preparation time does not include the chill time for the salsa. This salsa is a real keeper! Use it for chips, eggs, tacos, steaks, burgers... It is worth saving this recipe for the salsa alone!

Provided by Skypoodle

Categories     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 firm ripe tomatoes
4 tomatillos
2 jalapeno peppers
2 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 avocados (California Hass)
2 cups shrimp, cooked
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 firm ripe tomatoes
1 cup cucumber, diced
salt (to taste)
3 tortillas, Fried

Steps:

  • Prepare salsa ahead as follows:.
  • Boil 2 fresh tomatoes, 4 tomatillos and jalapenos for about 10 minutes.
  • Rinse and place in a blender, add garlic cloves, cilantro and about a 1/2 tsp of salt.
  • Whirl until only a few lumps remain.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • For the Salad:.
  • Cut up shrimp in bite size pieces and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add fresh lemon juice and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
  • Dice avocados, 2 remaining fresh tomatoes, celery and cucmbers. Add to shrimp and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Serve salad in tostada shells and dress with salsa over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.4, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 294.7, Sodium 1211.5, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 11, Protein 44.2

SPICY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger, with peel
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium grapefruit
8 thin slices fresh ginger
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
2 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce, trimmed, leaves torn into pieces
12 large fresh basil leaves, torn
1 small serrano chile, minced (leave the seeds in for more heat)
2 Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: Put 1 cup of water, chopped ginger, salt, sugar, garlic, and pickling spice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then pour into a large bowl. Add 1 cup of cold water and set brine aside to cool completely. Add shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • For the salad: Strip the peel from half of 1 of the grapefruits with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include the bitter white pith. Warm the grapefruit peel, sliced ginger, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the oil starts to bubble, about 2 minutes, remove from heat. Set oil aside to steep 30 minutes. Strain and reserve the oil.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium fire.
  • Segment both grapefruit over a bowl, reserving the juice (see page 000). Whisk 3 tablespoons of the reserved grapefruit juice with the vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and 12 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the infused grapefruit oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest of the oil in a steady stream to make a slightly thick dressing. Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Remove shrimp from brine and pat dry. Brush shrimp with olive oil and grill, turning once, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gently toss the shrimp, grapefruit segments, lettuce, basil, and 12 teaspoon serrano with 14 cup of the dressing. Gently toss in avocados and divide the salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with the remaining serrano, if desired, and drizzle with a little more of the dressing.

AVOCADO-SHRIMP SALAD



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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

2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
2 tomatoes, diced
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 pound cooked salad shrimp
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lime juice

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



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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

SPICY SHRIMP SALAD WITH MANGO, AVOCADO AND LIME VINAIGRETTE



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From Alfred Portale's book, "Simple Pleasures". You can add some diced papaya or pineapple in addition to the mango, if desired. Sliced scallions would be a fine alternative to the red onion in the salad. Prep time includes 1 hour marinating time prior to cooking the shrimp.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Mango

Time 1h32m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (3 to 4 per person)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon heaping orange zest, finely grated
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed, plus 1 generous teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground white pepper, to tate
1/2 small red onion, halved, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup sliced)
1 mango, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cups lettuce (recommended red oak or lolla rossa)

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp in a bowl.
  • Make the marinade: Pour 1/4 cup of the grapeseed oil into a small bowl. Add the garlic, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, orange zest and cracked black pepper and stir together. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the mixture, and pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp. Toss, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 6 hours.
  • Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved 1 tablespoon marinade, the lime juice and zest, the mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining pinch of cayenne. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup grapeseed oil, then the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
  • Put the onion, mango, avocado and lettuces in a large bowl. Dress lightly with 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette, or more if necessary, and season with salt and white pepper. (Extra dressing can be spooned over the shrimp.) Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil in a saute' pan set over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with salt, add them to the pan, and sear quickly, just over one minute on each side. Remove them from the pan and cover to keep them warm.
  • Mound the salad in the center of a platter and surround it with the shrimp. Serve family style from the center of the table, passing any extra dressing alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.6, Fat 51.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 858.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 9.3, Protein 37.4

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



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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

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: jumbo shrimp, limes, salt, pepper, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, fresh cilantro, avocados, olive oil, honey, chili powder, blue corn tortilla chips

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb jumbo shrimp
3 limes
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup cherry tomato, or grape tomato, halved
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 avocados, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 bag blue corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and juice from one lime.
  • Sauté shrimp around 1-2 minutes each side, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan, so you may need to sauté the shrimp in batches. Set aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocados, in a large salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, juice from 2 limes, honey, chili powder, salt and pepper to form the dressing.
  • Toss salad with dressing. Add Shrimp and toss.
  • Add tortilla chips to the sides of the bowls.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 16 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. This is especially important for the shrimp and avocado.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are opaque and pink in the center.
  • Use a good quality avocado: A ripe avocado will be creamy and flavorful. Avoid avocados that are hard or have brown spots.
  • Make sure your dressing is well balanced: The dressing should be flavorful but not overpowering. Use a combination of acidic and sweet ingredients to create a dressing that complements the other ingredients in the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make this salad. Feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.

Conclusion:

This spicy shrimp and avocado salad is a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its zesty dressing and combination of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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