Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
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Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad

by BODY COMPLETE RX
This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!

Ingredients:
  • The salad
  • 1 lb. (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Fresh chopped cilantro

The Old Bay dressing
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium Old Bay seasoning, plus more for serving
  • Kosher salt (optional)

Instructions:
  1. Make the dressing: Whisk together mayo, Sriracha, lime juice, Old Bay, and 1 teaspoon water. Season with salt, if desired.
  2. In a large bowl or shallow plate, seasoning shrimp with paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook seasoned shrimp on both sides, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  4. Assemble the salad: Add lettuce, bell pepper, onion, green onion, avocado, cilantro and shrimp to a salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately with more of the dressing and a sprinkle of old bay seasoning, if you like. Enjoy!