AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SALAD

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Chopped up in a salad, avocado adds a creamy texture without the saturated fat of cheese or dairy-based dressings. It is delicious here with shrimp, apple, and cucumber.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tarragon stems; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1/2 lemon, quartered
kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 Granny Smith apple, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 avocado, pitted, quartered, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 3 cups water, tarragon stems, lemon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and peppercorns to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add shrimp and poach until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate (discard everything else) and refrigerate to cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, chives, tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Add shrimp, apple, and cucumber, and toss to coat.
  • Divide salad between 4 bowls. Add avocado to the mixing bowl and toss with remaining dressing. Top each salad with a quarter of the avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 g, Cholesterol 84 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 208 g

Mbarak Bakkarhi
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This is a great salad for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Ali intartament
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nfajo Maxwell
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of avocado and shrimp, and the dressing is perfect.


T. M Stelly
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I love the creamy avocado and the tangy lime dressing in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Khanx Fahad
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a hit.


Valerie Patricia
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I made this salad for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Photographr Jisan
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner. The avocado and shrimp are a great combination, and the dressing is delicious.


Timara Henderson
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I'm not usually a fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed this salad. The avocado was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Abidawan King
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of avocado and shrimp, and the dressing is perfect.


Baloch Bhai
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I made this salad for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Katxlla
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile, and I can always find ingredients for it. I've made it with different types of shrimp, and it's always delicious.


Jigyasha Gole
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the creamy avocado and the tangy lime dressing.


Sashi Mali
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This avocado and shrimp salad was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a light and refreshing summer salad.


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