Beachside Citrus Shrimp & Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A refreshing salad with plump shrimp, zesty citrus dressing, and creamy avocado, ideal for warm days. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs Large shrimp, Lime, Orange into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz peeled and deveined Large shrimp
• 1 Lime
• 1 Orange
• 1 medium Avocado
• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced Red onion
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Step 2: Zest one lime and juice both lime and orange into a bowl. Add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and dice flesh. Toss avocado with half the citrus dressing until evenly coated. Slice red onion and mix with mixed greens. Arrange greens on plates, top with avocado, and arrange shrimp on top.
4. Step 4: Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad just before serving. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.