🦐🥑 Shrimp Avocado Delight (Diabetic-Friendly)

🍽 Serves

2–3

⏱ Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5–6 minutes

🧾 Ingredients

1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ small red onion, finely diced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Shrimp

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2️⃣ Prepare the Mix

In a bowl, combine:

Diced avocado
Cherry tomatoes
Red onion
Lime juice
Cilantro

Gently toss.

3️⃣ Combine

Add cooked shrimp to the bowl and gently mix.
Taste and adjust salt/lime if needed.

4️⃣ Serve

Serve:

As-is in a bowl
Over leafy greens
In lettuce cups
Or stuffed inside avocado halves

🧮 Approx Nutrition (Per serving, 3 servings)

Calories: ~280
Protein: ~25g
Fat: ~18g
Net Carbs: ~5–7g
Fiber: ~5g

Low glycemic impact due to high fiber and protein.

✅ Why It’s Diabetic-Friendly

High protein helps stabilize blood sugar
Healthy fats slow glucose absorption
Low net carbs
No added sugar
High fiber from avocado

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes. Thaw fully and pat dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture.

Q2: Can I make this meal-prep friendly?

Yes, but store components separately.
Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

Q3: What if I’m watching sodium?

Use fresh shrimp (not pre-brined) and reduce added salt.

Q4: Can I add more veggies?

Great options:

Cucumber
Bell peppers
Spinach
Arugula

All low-carb and blood-sugar friendly.

Q5: Can I make it dairy-free and gluten-free?

It already is both.

🔥 Optional Add-Ons (Still Diabetic-Friendly)

Sprinkle of feta cheese
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Dash of smoked paprika
Add chopped hard-boiled egg for extra protein