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Tropical shrimp salad with mango, avocado, cucumber, greens, and lime dressing in a bowl.
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Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado

A fresh tropical shrimp salad made with juicy shrimp, mango, avocado, cucumber, greens, and a simple lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 lb Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 Cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 Ripe mango, diced
  • 1 Avocado, diced
  • 1 Cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Season shrimp with garlic, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Add greens, mango, avocado, cucumber, and red onion to a large bowl.
  7. Top with cooked shrimp.
  8. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently before serving.

Notes

For meal prep, keep the dressing and avocado separate until serving. Do not overcook the shrimp, or it may become tough.