Description
This Lime Cilantro Shrimp and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing and zesty dish that combines shrimp, black beans, and fresh vegetables for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed (no salt added)
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 small serrano chile pepper, finely minced (optional)
- ½ medium cucumber, diced into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely minced or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined (12–15 count large shrimp)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cumin or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- ¼ to ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 to 4 tablespoons honey or to taste
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the black beans, avocado, jalapeno, optional serrano chile, cucumber, cilantro; set aside.
- To a medium skillet, add the olive oil, shrimp, and evenly sprinkle with cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
- Flip shrimp over, turn the heat to medium-low, add the lime juice and honey, stir to combine, and cook until shrimp are done, about 2 minutes.
- Taste the sauce. If desired, add additional lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, or cumin.
- Transfer the shrimp and all the sauce to the bowl with the lettuce and vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Taste and make any other seasoning adjustments if necessary, and serve immediately.
- The salad is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 days. Note that the avocado will oxidize and the vegetables will soften and release their natural juices over time.
Notes
- Best served fresh for maximum flavor.
- Adjust lime juice and honey to taste.
- Vegetarian option: substitute shrimp with grilled tofu or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg