Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad
This spicy shrimp and avocado salad recipe comes together quickly and can be modified to fit whatever is in your pantry right now!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, deveined
2 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 heads of romaine lettuce
1 avocado
1 tablespoon chopped cashews for topping
teriyaki sauce for topping
Instructions
Dab the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid. In a small bowl mix the paprika, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl with the spices and stir until all the shrimp are coated.
Chop the garlic and place in a medium saucepan with enough olive oil to completely coat the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat on to medium and add the shrimp once the garlic starts to sizzle. Cook the shrimp for 5-8 minutes stirring every minute or so.
While the shrimp is cooking chop up the lettuce and avocado.
Serve with rice and top with cashews and teriyaki sauce.
Keywords: avocado, fast dinner, salad, shrimp, spicy shrimp, weeknights
Find it online: https://www.oliveandartisan.com/spicy-shrimp-avocado-salad/