🍤🥑 Shrimp Avocado Power Salad
🧾 Ingredients (2 large servings)
For Shrimp
- 250g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For Salad
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Simple Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
- Cook in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine greens, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- Add cooked shrimp on top.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss lightly.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery fast.
- Add quinoa or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Spice it up with chili flakes or hot sauce.
🥗 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fat: 22g
❓ Q&A
Can I meal prep this?
Prep everything except avocado—add it fresh to avoid browning.
Can I swap shrimp?
Yes—grilled chicken or tofu works great.