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Fresh Ensalada de Aguacate con Camarón Asado y Mango

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A quick and easy summer salad featuring smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and sweet mango, tossed in a refreshing lime-honey vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 large mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in this mixture until fully coated. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Prep the salad ingredients: Dice the avocados and mango into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the cilantro and mince the jalapeño.
  3. Make the dressing: Whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
  4. Grill the shrimp: Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink with grill marks, about 5-7 minutes total. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, gently combine avocado, mango, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Pour dressing over and toss lightly.
  6. Add the shrimp: Arrange grilled shrimp on top or fold them in gently. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the grill to ensure proper searing. Marinate shrimp for only 10 minutes to avoid mushy texture. Add avocado last to prevent browning. Use smoked paprika for authentic smoky flavor; regular paprika with chipotle powder is a good substitute.

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Keywords: shrimp salad, avocado salad, mango salad, grilled shrimp, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad, lime vinaigrette

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