Description
A quick and refreshing Healthy Shrimp Salad featuring perfectly cooked shrimp, crisp celery, briny olives, and fresh cilantro, all brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
Others
- Olive oil, for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat preparing it to cook the shrimp evenly.
- Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the chopped celery, sliced olives, and chopped cilantro. Set aside to blend flavors.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease the skillet with a bit of olive oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking during cooking.
- Cook the Shrimp: Place the shrimp in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Assemble the Salad: Remove the shrimp from heat and let them cool slightly. Add them to the bowl with the vegetable mixture.
- Finish the Salad: Toss the shrimp and vegetables gently to combine all flavors. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and optionally add extra cilantro or a dash of olive oil to enhance taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salad immediately and garnish with lemon wedges for added tang and presentation.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Feel free to add a pinch of salt or pepper according to taste.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a splash of white wine vinegar to the salad.
