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Cajun Shrimp and Avocado Rice Salad 🍤🥑
Louisiana Rice Salad with Shrimp & Avocado
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥗 Servings: 8
Description:
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this delightful Rice Salad featuring succulent shrimp and creamy avocado. This no-cook recipe bursts with Cajun essence and is ready to elevate your dining experience in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp
- 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 6 cups cooked rice
- 1 head red leaf lettuce
- 1 ripe avocado
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 282.7
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 411.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.8g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 7.7g
- Protein: 4.2g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a small bowl, combine shrimp, lime zest and juice, minced garlic, and soy sauce. |
| 2 | Allow the shrimp to marinate in this flavorful mixture for about 30 minutes. |
| 3 | In a large bowl, place the cooked rice. |
| 4 | Add the marinated shrimp mixture to the rice and toss gently to combine all the ingredients. |
| 5 | Pour French salad dressing over the rice and shrimp mixture, tossing until everything is well coated. |
| 6 | To serve, line each salad plate with a fresh leaf of red leaf lettuce. |
| 7 | Spoon the prepared rice salad into the center of each plate. |
| 8 | Garnish the salad with slices of ripe avocado fanned out along the edges. |
Tips:
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of Cajun seasoning or hot sauce to the shrimp marinade.
- Ensure the shrimp are fully cooked before adding them to the salad. They should be pink and opaque.
- Use a light hand when tossing the salad to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Customize your salad by adding diced tomatoes, bell peppers, or green onions for extra flavor and color.
