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Shrimp, Avocado, & Grapefruit Salad

Here's how you make Shrimp, Avocado, & Grapefruit Salad
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 12 ounces shrimp (medium shrimp, peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 grapefruit (pink)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon shallots, chopped
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 avocado (peeled and cut into 12 wedges)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes or until the shrimp are done, stirring frequently. Keep warm.

  • Step 2: Peel and section the grapefruit over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons of the juice.

  • Step 3: Combine the grapefruit juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, tarragon, brown sugar, and shallots in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add the lettuce and toss.

  • Step 4: Arrange 2 cups of the lettuce mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 3 avocado wedges; divide the shrimp and grapefruit sections evenly among the servings.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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