Ensalada De Camarones Y Aguacate (avocado Shrimp Salad)

Ensalada de Camarones y Aguacate, or Avocado Shrimp Salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish from Ecuador. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, combining the freshness of shrimp and avocado with a zesty dressing.

Ensalada De Camarones Y Aguacate (avocado Shrimp Salad)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Drain and let them cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  3. Add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Large bowl Pot Knife Cutting board

Tools

Lime juicer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ensalada de Camarones y Aguacate as a light lunch or as a refreshing appetizer for a summer gathering.

Tips & tricks

For added heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of hot sauce to the salad dressing.

Cost

$15