This easy cold prawn and avocado salad is a meal that is both flavourful and refreshing, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or supper or even a light evening. This salad is not only tasty but also healthful since it combines juicy prawns with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber and lime that has a vibrant flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (see notes for alternatives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup chopped avocado, sliced into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped jalapeño (adjust to suit your taste)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2-1 fresh lime, juice of (adjust to taste; see notes)
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil (or dried if fresh is unavailable)
METHOD:
- In order to prepare the prawns, place them in a medium bowl and season them with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper to taste before to cooking.
- Over medium-high heat, bring one tablespoon of olive oil to a warm temperature in a big pan.
- To prepare the prawns, add them to the pan and cook them for two to three minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the prawns from the heat and allow them to cool down fully
- Put together the salad. Parts and pieces:
- As the shrimp go through the cooling process, you should cut the avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cucumber, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes
- Put together the salad by
- Put the chopped avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cucumber, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes into a big bowl and mix them together.
- After the prawns have cooled, add them to the bowl.
Decorate the salad by:
- The salad should be drizzled with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the salad in a bowl, add the juice of half a lime, and gently mix to blend the ingredients. Please take a taste of the flavour and, if necessary, modify it with extra lime juice. - It is recommended that you season the salad with more salt and pepper to taste, and then sprinkle the fresh chopped basil over it.
Please allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving in order to allow the flavours to meld together. - You may serve the salad cold, and if you want, you can garnish it with more cilantro or basil.
Final Thoughts
The Easy Cold Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a recipe that is wonderful for a hot day or when you need a fast and nutritious supper since it is the right combination of flavours and textures. There is no doubt that your taste buds will be delighted by the mix of delicate prawns, fresh herbs and lime that has a zesty flavour. This reviving salad may be enjoyed on its own or as a component of a more substantial meal.