Caribbean-Spiced Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Zesty Caribbean-spiced shrimp served over a bed of mixed greens with creamy avocado and a bright citrus vinaigrette. This Caribbean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, paprika 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 320 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

• 10 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 medium ripe avocado, sliced
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 10 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and just cooked through, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil until emulsified.
4. Step 4: On a large plate, arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens and top with sliced 1/2 medium ripe avocado and the warm spiced shrimp.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.