How to Make Quick Shrimp and Lime Salad for Two - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our delicious and refreshing recipe for Quick Shrimp and Lime Salad for Two! This simple and light dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, whether it's for a lunch date with a loved one or a cozy dinner at home. Packed with protein and fresh flavors, this salad is a great way to enjoy the taste of summer all year round.

The star of this dish is, of course, the succulent shrimp, which is quickly cooked to tender perfection and then tossed with a zesty lime dressing....

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and rinsed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens (such as Dole® European Blend)
  • 3 avocados, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 21 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 salads

  • Marinate shrimp in 3 tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard lime juice.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Add onion, olives, garlic, pepper, and salt; stir dressing to combine.
  • Divide greens, shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, and dressing between 2 large bowls; toss lightly.
  • Nutrition

    563 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 809mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 165mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 960mg