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Healthy Meal-Prep Summer Shrimp and Avocado Salad

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A light, fresh, and easy-to-prep summer salad featuring juicy shrimp and creamy avocado, perfect for weight loss and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Let it marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. While shrimp cooks, dice avocados, cucumber, and halve cherry tomatoes. Finely chop red onion and cilantro. Combine all in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add cooked shrimp to the bowl with veggies. Pour dressing over and toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  6. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Add extra chili flakes or lemon juice if desired.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Use a sharp knife to dice avocado carefully to maintain chunks. Toss avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping ahead. Marinate shrimp up to 30 minutes but add salt after marinating to avoid moisture loss. Reheat shrimp gently to avoid toughness.

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