Shrimp Avocado Salad

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Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 5 Min Servings: 4

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

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)

Directions

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.