Sometimes you just want food that feels clean and bright without turning the kitchen upside down. This shrimp salad comes together fast, uses simple ingredients, and tastes like you actually planned the meal.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
5 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Servings
2
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook briefly, turning once, until just opaque.
- Stir in the garlic at the end and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, lime zest, yogurt, honey, and a pinch of salt.
- Let the shrimp cool slightly so the salad stays fresh.
- Add greens, cucumber, and avocado to a large bowl.
- Scatter the shrimp over the vegetables.
- Spoon the lime dressing over everything and toss gently.
- Finish with black pepper and fresh herbs.
Serving ideas
Serve this as a light dinner on its own, or spoon it into wraps, pita bread, or alongside toasted sourdough when you want something more filling without extra cooking.
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