Citrus Shrimp & Avocado Salad


Citrus Shrimp & Avocado Salad

SALAD

Prep Time:  20 mins

Cook/Cool Time: 15-20 mins

Yield: 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 – 6 cups salad greens
  • 2 avocados peeled & sliced
  • 1 – 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small shallot, diced
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 medium orange, cut into slices
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (or more, as desired)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, shallot, ½ parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Pour the mixture into a large skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes (should reduce almost by half).
  3. Add the shrimp, season with salt & pepper, cover and cook until they turn pink.
  4. Spoon shrimp with the sauce over the greens. Arrange the orange and lemon slices around the salad.