Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Cajun Shrimp Avocado Salad with citrus dressing, fresh veggies, and bold flavor. A healthy, satisfying meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 mediium Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ medium red onion, chopped
- 2 large avocados, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 head romaine lettuce, about 5-6 cups chopped
Shrimp
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail off)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Citrus Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
Shrimp
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper if needed. (Set aside to cool slightly.)
Citrus Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cilantro, salt, pepper, and garlic salt until well combined. Set aside.
Salad
- In a large bowl, add romaine lettuce.
- Top with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, corn, and cooked shrimp.
- Drizzle with citrus dressing and toss gently to combine.