Salad with Prawns and Avocado

Name: Salad with Prawns and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Prawns to clean 0.9 lb; Valerian (songino) 13 cups; Avocado 1; Lemons 1; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Avocado 1; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Lemon peel to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Luisa Orizio

Shrimp avocado salad is, honestly, the perfect go-to when you're craving something light and fresh. You know, without too much fuss. Picture this: a smooth, creamy avocado base, almost like a spread, topped with tender sautéed prawns. Just enough heat to bring out their flavor. And it's all laid over valerian greens—kind of like baby spinach but with a slightly sweet taste. Add slices of ripe avocado and a few wedges of lemon for that pop of color and a little tangy kick.

So, this shrimp avocado salad comes together fast. Pretty simple. Making it a great option as a starter or even the main event at dinner. Plus, it always looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did—especially when you play around with the presentation.

Whipping up a prawn avocado salad like this? Super common in modern kitchens. Which is great. It’s perfect if you are aiming for light but flavorful dishes. And look, while it’s not tied to any specific region, it definitely gives off those Mediterranean vibes with the fresh veggies and seafood.

The best part is the flexibility—you can swap out the valerian for any greens you have on hand. Plus, toss in some cherry tomatoes for extra color and crunch. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt can really elevate this shrimp salad recipe to feel a bit more luxurious, yet still healthy.

People often rave about how the moist avocado pairs with the crisp greens and juicy shrimp. For real, it's a super tasty mix of textures and flavors in every bite. It's the kind of salad that could easily become a favorite for anyone who loves fresh, good-looking food. Really really good. And it's one of those quick salad recipes that never gets old. Whether for a casual lunch or a more elegant dinner, this salad fits right in. Can't go wrong. Making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS

Prawns 0.9 lb (400 g) - to clean

Valerian (songino) 13 cups (400 g)

Avocado 1

Lemons 1

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Fine salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

For the Avocado Cream: Avocado 1; Lemon juice 2 tbsp (30 g); Lemon peel to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Salad with Prawns and Avocado

To prepare the salad with prawns and avocado, first focus on How to clean shrimp: remove the head 1, then remove the shell 2 and the intestine located on the back of the shellfish 3.

In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil 4, then lay the prawns 5 and brown over medium heat on both sides, for a total of 5 minutes 6. Set aside.

Move on to the avocado cream: take the pulp of the avocado and transfer it to a bowl along with the lemon zest 7 and juice 8, then salt and pepper 9.

Add the oil 10 and blend with an immersion blender 11 until smooth and homogeneous 12.

Now clean the second avocado, remove the pit and cut the flesh into slices 13. Place a bowl with the avocado cream in the center of a serving plate 14, then distribute the lamb's lettuce all around 15.

Place the avocado slices 16 and lemon slices 17 on the lamb's lettuce. Season with salt and pepper 18.

Finish with a drizzle of oil 19 and finally add the prawns 20. Your salad with prawns and avocado is ready to be served 21!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the salad with prawns and avocado as soon as it is ready.

The avocado cream can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 2 days.

Tip

You can replace the prawns with langoustines, scampi, or shrimps.

For a more intense flavor, you can enrich the avocado cream with mustard, chives, or a few drops of soy sauce.

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Salad with Prawns and Avocado

PRESENTATION

INGREDIENTS

How to prepare Salad with Prawns and Avocado

Storage

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