Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring succulent prawns, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooked shrimp on top.
- Drizzle with lime juice and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute the shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg