Best Recipes - Avocado and Shrimp Salad with Rice and Lemon
Best Recipes - Avocado and Shrimp Salad with Rice and Lemon
This avocado and shrimp salad is the kind of fast, satisfying dish that still feels fresh: creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, tender egg, and lightly pan-seared shrimp tied together with a squeeze of lemon and a touch of mayonnaise. The lemon adds brightness and helps keep the avocado looking appetizing. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, making it ideal for a quick lunch, simple dinner, or a light party platter.
Ingredients
- 250 g peeled shrimp
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 2 avocados
- fresh cucumber
- 1/2 onion
- 1 lemon
- mayonnaise (to taste)
- salt
- black pepper
- optional: green onions or parsley
Preparation Time
20 minutes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Boil the eggs. Cook the eggs until hard-boiled, cool them, peel, and dice.
- Chop the salad base. Dice the avocados, cucumber, and onion. Keep the pieces bite-sized for an even texture.
- Add lemon right away. Squeeze the lemon over the chopped ingredients and gently toss. This adds flavor and slows avocado browning.
- Prepare the shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw first. Heat a pan and briefly sauté the shrimp until warmed through and lightly golden.
- Combine. In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, diced eggs, and the lemon-tossed avocado mixture.
- Season and dress. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then fold in mayonnaise to taste. Mix carefully so the avocado doesn’t turn mushy.
- Finish. If you like, add chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
Tips
- Use ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp—short, high-heat cooking keeps them tender.
- If onion flavor is too sharp, rinse the chopped onion briefly under cold water and pat dry.
- Add mayonnaise gradually; the salad should be creamy, not heavy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled or at cool room temperature. It’s great as a stand-alone salad, spooned into lettuce cups, or alongside toasted bread. If preparing ahead, mix in the mayonnaise close to serving time for the freshest texture.