Description
Lime Cilantro Shrimp and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that bursts with flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, quick weeknight dinners, or healthy lunches, this salad combines tender shrimp, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing, it promises to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes! Whether served as a main course or as a colorful side dish, this Mexican-inspired salad is both nutritious and satisfying. Add your favorite veggies for a custom twist that caters to your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- 1 medium jalapeno, sliced
- 1 small serrano chile (optional), minced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- Juice from 1/4 to 1/3 cup lime
- Honey to taste (2 to 4 tablespoons)
- Cumin, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix black beans, avocado, jalapeno, serrano chile (if using), cucumber, and cilantro.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes until pink on one side. Flip shrimp; lower heat to medium-low.
- Add lime juice and honey; stir well and cook until shrimp are fully cooked through.
- Combine cooked shrimp with the vegetable mixture and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to customize by adding corn or bell peppers. Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.