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Shrimp Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing

Sauté shrimp with taco spices and serve over greens with corn, tomatoes, and a quick avocado-lime dressing.

Shrimp Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 medium Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 6 cups Romaine or mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup Corn kernels
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced(optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep the salad: place greens in two bowls. Add corn, tomatoes, and (if using) red onion.

  2. 2

    Make the avocado-lime dressing: blend or mash avocado with Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    Cook the shrimp: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Sauté 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through (about 6–10 minutes total).

  4. 4

    Assemble: divide shrimp over the greens. Drizzle with avocado-lime dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

520

26% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein40 g
Carbohydrate22 g
Fat30 g
Fiber10 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium980 mg

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