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Mexican Shrimp Salad

Mexican Shrimp Salad

A refreshing Mexican Shrimp Salad with marinated shrimp, avocados, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • mason jar
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican hot sauce sriracha or Louisiana works too
  • ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Dressing + Salad

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1 8-ounce cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed and finely minced

Instructions
 

SHRIMP

  • Add the lemon zest, garlic powder, sugar, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the shrimp and stir so that they are evenly coated in the marinade. Allow the shrimp to marinate at room temperature for 5-10 minutes or if you have time, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. If you are going for the 10-minute option, you could chop the veggies while the shrimp marinates.

SAUTE

  • When ready to cook, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the shrimp and allow them to cook for roughly 1 minute, flipping it halfway through until they form into a ‘c’ shape. Remove from heat and set aside.

DRESSING

  • Add the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and a ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne with a big pinch of salt and pepper to a mason jar. Screw on the cap and give it a few good shakes until the dressing combines. Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, cayenne or cumin as desired.

SALAD

  • Add the avocados, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and jalapeños to a large bowl, along with the cooked shrimp. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Taste and adjust with additional seasonings as desired.

Notes

Be sure to chop the red onions, jalapenos, and the cilantro finely! That’s what makes this salad! The little bits of spicy jalapeno with the robust red onion stuck on the avocados and shrimp give this salad that perfect flavor! It’ll be very different if you were to leave the onions and jalapenos in larger pieces!

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword healthy, Mexican Shrimp Salad, quick, salad, shrimp
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