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Quick & Easy Chili-Lime Spiced Shrimp, Cucumber, and Avocado Salad

By Jen

It’s true, I do love to cook, but, I’m also living in the real world. I don’t have hours of time to prepare meals, and I bet you don’t either. I also don’t want to rely on processed, nutrient-poor foods for the sake of convenience. That’s why I look for meals that meet my top three requirements:

  • real-food ingredients
  • quick and easy
  • delicious

This no-cook meal, Chili-Lime Spiced Shrimp, Cucumber, and Avocado Salad checks all the boxes! Little conveniences like frozen cooked shrimp and canned beans add up to huge time savings without sacrificing flavor. It’s loaded with veggies, and the shrimp and avocado will leave you feeling fueled and filled. I whipped this recipe together on the fly one day as I rummaged through my kitchen, putting together a few lunches to get me through the week. This meal packs well as a lunch, but is also perfect for a busy weeknight when you’re short on time and need a quick-prep dinner.

I like to round out this meal with some additional carbs (brown rice is my favorite with this). Yes, technically the cooked rice means this isn’t a 100% “no-cook” recipe, but, it can be if you rely on batch-cooked rice that you included in your weekly meal prep (yes, that’s often the secret to my no-cook meals!). If you choose not to add that extra carb, consider increasing the olive oil amount a little bit.

The directions below are for two servings. Feel free to dial up or down the servings to meet your needs. If you pack up a couple for lunches, it’s best to hold off and add the avocado the day you will enjoy your meal.

All packed up for lunch (variation here is refried beans instead of black beans)

 

 

Print Recipe
Quick and Easy Chili & Lime Spiced Shrimp, Avocado, and Refried Beans
Course Main Dishes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 ounces cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp thawed from frozen (this can be done overnight in fridge, or rinse under cold running water for several minutes)
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted and cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1 cup cooked black beans (canned or home-cooked)
  • 1-2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (optional)
  • 1/2 small-medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • handful cherry tomatoes, halved
  • dash salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • dash ground coriander
  • dash ancho chili powder (optional)
Course Main Dishes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 ounces cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp thawed from frozen (this can be done overnight in fridge, or rinse under cold running water for several minutes)
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted and cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1 cup cooked black beans (canned or home-cooked)
  • 1-2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (optional)
  • 1/2 small-medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • handful cherry tomatoes, halved
  • dash salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • dash ground coriander
  • dash ancho chili powder (optional)
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl, and gently combine. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, dairy-free, easy, gluten-free, protein, quick, quick and easy, seafood

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Hi, I’m Jen, and welcome to Nourished Not Famished. Here you’ll find recipes, meal ideas, and wellness tips to thrive without deprivation or restriction. I like to keep healthy changes simple, and grounded in a real-life approach (the secret to making it stick!).  Find out about more about me here, and how you can work with me!

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When life gets busy, it's easy to let meals go by the wayside. Keep your energy levels up and your mental focus dialed in by packing your plate with foods that *satisfy* and boost your energy: 
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Quick and easy gets the job done! This lunch (or dinner) is mostly a no-cook meal, except for the starchy side (which came from my meal prep - see deets below). .
#whatsonmyplate (each serving)
➡️ thawed pre-cooked shrimp
➡️ about a half cup chickpeas
➡️ cucumbers and cherry tomatoes
➡️ about 2 tbsps feta
➡️ 1 tbsp EVOO
➡️ about 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
➡️ fresh lemon juice, salt & pepper, and a dash of za'atar spice
➡️ about a half cup (already cooked) quinoa (hiding underneath)
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During this busy holiday season, your needs often end up on the back burner. 
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