Shrimp Watermelon and Avocado Salad
Brighten up your summer table with this Shrimp Watermelon and Avocado Salad, a refreshing and vibrant medley of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Succulent shrimp, seasoned with smoky paprika and garlic powder, are perfectly seared and paired with juicy watermelon, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and punchy red onion. Tossed in a tangy lime and honey dressing and sprinkled with fresh cilantro (and optional feta for a hint of saltiness), this colorful salad is a show-stopping dish that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free dish offers a light yet satisfying meal, ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a stunning party centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups watermelon (seedless, cut into cubes)
- 2 large avocado (ripe, cubed)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
- 0.25 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly with the spices.
3. Add the seasoned shrimp to the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, and honey to create the dressing.
5. In a large salad bowl, gently combine the watermelon cubes, avocado, cucumber slices, red onion, and cooked shrimp.
6. Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
7. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and optional crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad before serving.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy this bright and flavorful summer salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.1 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1083 mg | 361% | |
| Sodium | 3535 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 152.8 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 964 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 4594 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
