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The Ultimate Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad

A forkful of the finished Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad.

A fresh and satisfying main course salad featuring grilled shrimp and creamy avocado. Large shrimp are quickly grilled and then tossed with a homemade dressing made from mayonnaise, lime zest, celery leaves, and cilantro. The dressed shrimp are combined with diced avocado, sliced celery, radishes, and a baby kale salad mix for a complete and flavorful summer meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 limes
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 hass avocados, diced
  • 1 (5-ounce) package baby kale salad mix (about 8 cups)
  • 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped celery leaves, 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Grate in the zest of 1 whole lime and squeeze in its juice. Whisk to combine.
  3. Grill the shrimp: In a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with the vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
  4. Arrange the shrimp on the hot grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until they are pink and just firm.
  5. Transfer the hot, grilled shrimp directly to the bowl with the dressing. Squeeze in the juice of the remaining 1/2 lime and toss to coat.
  6. Assemble the salad: Add the sliced celery, diced avocados, baby kale salad mix, and sliced radishes to the bowl with the shrimp and dressing.
  7. Toss everything together until well coated.
  8. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe is designed for a grill or grill pan to get a nice char on the shrimp.
  • Using the celery leaves in the dressing adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor that complements the other ingredients.
  • Tossing the hot shrimp with the dressing allows them to absorb the flavors more effectively.

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