Acapulco

Elevate your salad game with the vibrant, flavor-packed 'Acapulco' recipe—a stunning shrimp salad that combines juicy, spiced shrimp with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and creamy avocado. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this dish is infused with smoky cumin, paprika, and zesty lime for a delicious Mexican-inspired twist. A drizzle of homemade honey-lime dressing ties everything together, enhancing the fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp. Quick and easy to make in just 25 minutes, this healthy, gluten-free recipe is a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Serve as a light main course or an impressive side dish, and let the vibrant flavors transport you straight to the sunny shores of Acapulco!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams raw large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
• 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 large ripe avocado (diced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt (for dressing)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (for dressing)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over them. Mix well to coat.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl and drizzle the lime dressing over the top. Gently toss to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the salad as a garnish and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1417.8 grams (1417.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1404

Total Fat 80.50g	103%
Saturated Fat 11.90g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 975mg	325%
Sodium 2346mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 55.10g	20%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 20.30g
Protein 130.40g	261%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 515mg	40%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 3283mg	70%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 35.6%

Carbs: 15.0%