Citrus-Glazed Shrimp with Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Plump shrimp glazed in a zesty citrus sauce, served over a bed of crisp avocado and mixed greens for a refreshing, low-carb meal ready in 20 minutes. This mediterranean-inspired keto (low carb, keto) ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, juiced lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 shrimp
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1, juiced lemon
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, diced avocado
• 3 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute to coat.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1 diced avocado, 3 cups mixed greens, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion. Whisk together 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then pour over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Step 4: Serve the shrimp over the avocado salad immediately.