Tropical Shrimp Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing

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April 26, 2010

Recipe and Image Courtesy of The Shrimp Council and Sea Port Products Corporation

Ingredients

Salad

Number of Servings: 4

  • 1 lb raw peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lb mixed greens
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 orange, peeled and sliced
  • 1 jicama, peeled and julienned
  • 1 red pepper, julienned

Lime-Cilantro Dressing

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • pinch oregano

Instructions

  • Marinate the shrimp: Whisk together garlic and olive oil in large bowl, then add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate 1 hour.
  • Make Dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a blender, then blend on low speed until smooth.
  • Grill shrimp: Grill 3 minutes on each side. Set aside.
  • Assemble salad: Toss together mixed greens, avocado, orange slices, jicama, red pepper, and 1/2 of the lime-cilantro dressing.
  • To serve: Divide salad among 4 plates and place 4 grilled shrimp on top of each salad. Drizzle remaining lime-cilantro dressing over shrimp.