Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Zesty Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic and lemon paired with a refreshing avocado and cucumber salad for a light, Whole30-compliant seafood dish. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 1 medium English cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil for salad
• 1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp, seasoned with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque, then drizzle with 2 tbsp lemon juice and toss to coat.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 diced English cucumber, 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lime juice, gently tossing until mixed.
4. Step 4: Serve the garlic shrimp immediately with the avocado cucumber salad on the side for a fresh, Whole30-friendly seafood meal.