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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad

This refreshing Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad is loaded with vibrant flavors and textures.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 salads
Calories 436 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1 recipe Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Link to recipe: https://www.fromvalerieskitchen.com/cilantro-lime-vinaigrette/

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 20 extra large raw shrimp (26 to 30 count), about 12 ounces, peeled, deveined, tails off
  • 5 ounces mixed baby greens
  • 1 cup frozen yellow corn thawed
  • ¾ cup red grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips

Garnish (Optional)

  • cilantro sprigs
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

Marinate the Shrimp

  • Transfer the shrimp to a bowl or zippered plastic storage bag and pour 2 tablespoons of the cilantro-lime dressing over them and toss to combine. Refrigerate while you prep the other ingredients, up to about 15 minutes and no more than 30 minutes.

Cook the Shrimp

  • Add the oil to a 12-inch skillet and place over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. When hot, add the shrimp, spread out in an even layer, and cook for about 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip the shrimp over and continue cooking for another minute or two, just until they are cooked through. Remove from the heat and use the tongs to transfer the cooked shrimp to a small bowl, leaving behind any liquid. Set aside to cool slightly or transfer the bowl to the refrigerator.

Assemble the Salad

  • Add the baby greens, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and cheese to a large salad bowl and toss well to combine. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the reserved dressing and toss again.
  • Divide the mixture between 4 individual shallow salad bowls. Top each salad with 5 shrimp and a light drizzle of the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. Garnish each salad with tortilla strips, a sprig of cilantro, and a lime wedge. Serve with additional vinaigrette on the side.

Notes

For a bolder flavor, allow the shrimp to marinate longer in the dressing before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 711mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1775IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad, Dinner, easy recipe, healthy salad, light meal, shrimp salad
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