Sautéed Shrimp with Avocado Salsa and Cilantro

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Tender shrimp quickly sautéed and topped with a fresh avocado salsa bursting with cilantro and lime. This American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through; season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper while cooking.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; gently toss to make the salsa.
  6. Step 6: Remove shrimp from heat and immediately top with the avocado salsa before serving to enjoy the contrast of warm shrimp and cool salsa.

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