Zesty Shrimp Avocado Salad Cups (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad Mixture

01 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Seafood Preparation

06 - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

11 - 4 large lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine)

# Instructions:

01 - Combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout.
04 - Remove shrimp from skillet and allow to cool slightly before handling.
05 - Gently fold the cooked shrimp into the avocado salad mixture until evenly incorporated.
06 - Carefully fill each lettuce leaf with the shrimp and avocado salad mixture to form individual cups.
07 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, use freshly squeezed lime juice and serve the salad cups immediately to prevent avocado from browning.

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