Shrimp and Avocado Taco Salad
Make your day brighter with this easy Shrimp and Avocado Taco Salad, featuring fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 3 ripe tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
- Tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the shrimp in the pan and season with half of the salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and chili powder. Sauté the shrimp until they are just pink, approximately 3 minutes, then take the skillet off the heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, minced jalapeño (if using), chopped red onion, minced cilantro, diced avocado, the remaining salt, and lime juice. Toss everything together until evenly mixed.
- For a final touch, sprinkle tortilla strips on top, if desired.
- Enjoy your fresh and flavorful salad!