Lettuce and Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado

lettuce, shrimp, grapefruit and avocado salad on white plate with a gold rim

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Lettuce and Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado

This Lettuce and Shrimp Salad is a delightful mix of sweet and tangy grapefruit, chewy shrimp, and creamy avocado. It's dressed simply with oil and vinegar to enhance its flavors. Despite its elegant appearance, it's quick to assemble, making it a perfect choice for an appetizer or a light lunch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer / Hors D'Oeuvre, Main Dish, Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Keyword: easy

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Veronique Eichler

Equipment

Ingredients

12 Large shrimp peeled and deveined, tail-on
1 Grapefruit
1 Avocado
6 cups Baby lettuce
4 tsp White balsamic vinegar
8 tsp Lemon flavored extra virgin olive oil
4 pinches Himalayan pink salt
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Start by boiling your shrimp. Fill a pot with enough water to completely cover the shrimp, add salt to taste, and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes for medium-sized shrimp or up to 5 minutes for larger shrimp.
After cooking, drain the shrimp and immediately transfer it into a bowl filled with ice cubes to halt the cooking.
Supreme your grapefruit and slice your avocado.
Toss your lettuce with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. This will create a barrier that helps prevent the leaves from getting soggy when you add the vinegar.
Give your shrimp a quick pat dry with a towel.
Arrange your lettuce, grapefruit, and avocado on your plates, then garnish with the shrimp.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and the remaining olive oil, then finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Notes

It's recommended to consume this salad immediately after preparation, as the avocado may discolor and the salad may lose its freshness if stored. However, you can prep the shrimp and grapefruit up to two days in advance to save time.

For tips on how to supreme a grapefruit, see this video

For tips on thawing frozen shrimp, read the full post above.

For convenience, you can opt for store-bought pre-cooked shrimp.

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