Mexican Shrimp & Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Shrimp & Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, rinsed, shelled and deveined; 1 ripe avocado; 1 large tomatoes; 12 cucumber; 5 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed; ⅓ cup scallion, thinly sliced; ½ cup olive oil; 2 limes, juice of; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 garlic clove; 12 jalapeno, seeds removed; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (optional); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, rinsed, shelled and deveined
1 ripe avocado
1 large tomatoes
12 cucumber
5 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
⅓ cup scallion, thinly sliced
½ cup olive oil
2 limes, juice of
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove
12 jalapeno, seeds removed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (optional)
salt and pepper

1
["In boiling water, cook shrimp until just pink, about 3 minutes.", "Drain and set aside.", "Slice the avocado lengthwise around the center and remove the pit.", "Without cutting through the peel, slice through the flesh of each avocado half, first crosswise int 1/4"" slices then lengthwise in half.", "Scoop the avocado slices away from the peel with a large spoon.", "Cut the tomato through the stem end into quarters and then cut each quarter into 1/4"" slices.", "Peel the 1/2 cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon.", "Cut each section lengthwise into quarters and then crosswise into 1/4"" slices.", "Arrange the spinach on a serving platter.", "Arrange the avocado, tomato and cucumber slices on top of the bed of spinach.", "Top the salad with the shrimp and scallions.", "Combine the oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and thyme in a blender for 30 seconds.", "Add salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a cruet or small bowl.", "Serve the dressing on the side of salad."]

493

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp, rinsed, shelled and deveined, 1 ripe avocado, 1 large tomatoes, 12 cucumber, and more.

Yes, Mexican Shrimp & Spinach Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mexican Shrimp & Spinach Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions