Description
Lime Cilantro Shrimp and Black Bean Salad offers a zesty Mexican-inspired feast of fresh flavors. Succulent shrimp dance with hearty black beans, crisp vegetables, and tangy lime dressing, creating a light meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, cleaned and deveined (12–15 count)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 small serrano chile pepper, finely minced (optional, seeds removed for less heat)
- ½ medium cucumber, diced into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, finely minced or to taste
Beans and Pantry Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed (no salt added)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cumin, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ to ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 to 4 tablespoons honey, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and consolidate the black beans, diced avocado, minced jalapeño, optional serrano chile, chopped cucumber, and fresh cilantro into a harmonious blend.
- Select a medium-sized skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high temperature setting.
- Introduce the shrimp to the heated pan, evenly distributing ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper across the seafood.
- Sauté the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes, allowing them to develop a golden exterior.
- Carefully rotate the shrimp, then reduce the heat to medium-low intensity.
- Drizzle fresh lime juice and golden honey over the shrimp, gently stirring to ensure complete coating.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the shrimp reach optimal doneness, appearing opaque and slightly curled.
- Sample the mixture and fine-tune the seasoning by incorporating additional lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, or cumin according to personal preference.
- Transfer the fully cooked shrimp and accompanying sauce into the prepared black bean mixture, thoroughly integrating all components.
- Serve immediately for peak flavor and texture, or preserve in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, acknowledging potential avocado discoloration and vegetable softening over time.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp quickly with zesty cumin, salt, and pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cook shrimp precisely over medium-high heat to prevent overcooking and maintain tender texture.
- Add lime juice and honey during final cooking stages to create a delicious glaze that enhances seafood’s natural sweetness.
- Mix ingredients gently to preserve avocado’s creamy texture and prevent browning.
- Consume within 2 days for optimal taste and freshness, understanding that vegetables will soften over time.
- Best served immediately to enjoy crisp cucumber and vibrant ingredients at peak flavor and temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer.
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg