Crispy Shrimp and Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

Light and refreshing salad with crispy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a citrus vinaigrette served over mixed greens. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs shrimp, avocado, mixed greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 avocado
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper. In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp orange zest. Sauté in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until shells turn pink and opaque.
2. Step 2: Dice avocado into 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly slice red onion and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp orange juice, and a pinch of salt; set aside.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Toss mixed greens with dressing.
4. Step 4: Assemble salad by placing greens on plates, adding avocado cubes, and topping with shrimp and onion. Garnish with additional orange zest.