Quick Shrimp and Lime Salad for Two Recipe

Quick Shrimp and Lime Salad for Two Recipe

  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and rinsed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens (such as Dole® European Blend)
  • 3 avocados, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
  1. Marinate shrimp in 3 tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard lime juice.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Add onion, olives, garlic, pepper, and salt; stir dressing to combine.
  4. Divide greens, shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, and dressing between 2 large bowls; toss lightly.