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Fresh Chilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad Cups Easy Recipe with Mango Lime Dressing

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A light and refreshing shrimp and avocado salad served in lettuce cups with a sweet-tart mango lime dressing, perfect for warm weather and quick gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, chilled (medium-sized, wild-caught if possible)
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup fresh mango, diced (or frozen mango chunks, thawed)
  • Juice of 2 limes (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Butter lettuce or endive leaves for serving

Instructions

  1. If shrimp aren’t pre-cooked, boil them gently in salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, rinse under cold water to chill, pat dry, and chop into 1/2 inch pieces.
  2. Dice the avocados and mango into small cubes. Combine with the chopped shrimp in a medium bowl.
  3. Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño (if using), chop the cilantro, and add to the shrimp mixture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
  5. Gently fold the dressing into the shrimp-avocado mixture, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  6. Rinse and dry butter lettuce or endive leaves. Spoon the shrimp salad into each leaf to form individual cups and arrange on a serving platter.
  7. Chill the salad cups in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld (optional but recommended).

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados and toss gently with lime juice and dressing just before serving to prevent browning. Keep shrimp and avocado mixture cold until serving. Jalapeño is optional and can be adjusted for heat preference. For make-ahead, store shrimp salad and lettuce separately and assemble before serving.

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Keywords: shrimp salad, avocado salad, mango lime dressing, chilled shrimp, summer appetizer, healthy snack, gluten-free, paleo-friendly

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