Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad
A bright, refreshing salad featuring seared shrimp, creamy avocado, and juicy grapefruit. Packed with healthy fats and vitamin C to support joint health and lower inflammation.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To meal prep this for the office, store the dressing and avocado separately and combine right before eating to keep the greens crisp.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep avocado (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Segment the grapefruit over a small bowl…
- 01
Segment the grapefruit over a small bowl…
Segment the grapefruit over a small bowl to catch the juices. Set the segments aside.
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Pat the shrimp dry and toss them
Pat the shrimp dry and toss them with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are pink, opaque, and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Look for: they are pink, opaque, and cooked through
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Whisk the measured olive oil into the…
Whisk the measured olive oil into the reserved grapefruit juice with a pinch of salt to create a bright, quick dressing.
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Build a base of mixed greens
In a serving bowl, build a base of mixed greens. Top with the cooked shrimp, avocado slices, and grapefruit segments.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and…
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and finish by sprinkling the pumpkin seeds on top for a satisfying crunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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