A fresh, nourishing salad featuring wild shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber tossed in a zesty lime-cilantro dressing — made only with organic ingredients.
đź›’ Ingredients (Serves 2)
- Wild-caught shrimp – 8 oz, peeled and deveined
- Organic avocado – 1 large, diced
- Organic cucumber – 1 medium, diced
- Organic cilantro – ¼ cup, finely chopped
- Organic lime – 2 limes, juiced
- Organic extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Organic garlic – 1 clove, minced
- Sea salt – ½ teaspoon
- Organic black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
- Organic tomatoes– small and cut in half
- Optional: pinch of organic crushed red pepper flakes for spice
🥗 Instructions
- Cook the shrimp:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and cool immediately under cold water. - Prepare the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro. - Assemble the salad:
In a large bowl, gently combine the shrimp, diced avocado, tomato, and diced cucumber. - Dress the salad:
Pour the lime-cilantro dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. - Serve immediately:
Optionally sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes for a kick.
🧬 Nutritional Purpose of Each Ingredient
| Ingredient | Purpose |
| Wild Shrimp | High-quality, lean protein source rich in omega-3 fats, iodine, selenium, and astaxanthin (a potent antioxidant for heart and brain health). |
| Avocado | Healthy monounsaturated fats (oleic acid), fiber, potassium, and antioxidants like lutein that support cardiovascular, brain, and skin health. |
| Cucumber | Hydrating vegetable rich in water, silica, vitamin K, and antioxidants to promote skin health, digestion, and vascular function. |
| Cilantro | Natural detoxifier (binds to heavy metals), rich in vitamin K and antioxidant compounds like quercetin and linalool. |
| Lime | High in vitamin C to boost immune health, aid collagen production, and enhance iron absorption from the shrimp. |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Source of anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fats and polyphenols like oleuropein, protective against oxidative stress and inflammation. |
| Garlic | Natural antimicrobial and cardiovascular support through allicin, which promotes healthy blood pressure and cholesterol balance. |
| Sea Salt | Provides essential minerals like magnesium and trace elements that support electrolyte balance. |
| Black Pepper | Enhances nutrient absorption, especially of turmeric and other antioxidants, and supports digestion. |
| Red Pepper Flakes (optional)Â Â | Adds capsaicin, which may help boost metabolism and circulation |
