Sautéed Shrimp with Cherry Tomato and Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Quick sautéed shrimp seasoned with garlic and paprika served alongside a fresh cherry tomato and creamy avocado salad. This Caribbean Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and ripe avocado 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp smoked paprika, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the skillet, season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: While shrimp cooks, combine 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro in a bowl; gently toss to combine.
4. Step 4: Remove shrimp from heat and plate alongside the cherry tomato and avocado salad. Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the salad and serve immediately for a refreshing Whole30 seafood dish.