Pan-Seared Shrimp with Avocado and Lemon-Herb Dressing

A bright, restaurant-quality seafood dish featuring plump shrimp paired with creamy avocado and a zesty citrus dressing. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 12 oz shrimp
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 large lemon
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 oz mixed greens

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: While shrimp cooks, dice avocado and squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over it. Add 1 tbsp chopped dill and 1 minced garlic clove, then mash gently with a fork until creamy.
4. Step 4: Whisk remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped dill in a small bowl. Toss mixed greens with 1 tbsp dressing, then arrange on plates.
5. Step 5: Top greens with seared shrimp and dollop avocado mixture on top. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with 1 tsp dill for garnish.