Best Tropical Shrimp Salad With Lime Dressing Recipes

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SHRIMP SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING



Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Dressing image

This pretty salad has such authentic flavor, you'll think you're sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small garlic clove, minced
5 cups chopped hearts of romaine
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, chili powder, salt and cumin; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat., In a bowl, combine romaine, corn, peas and red pepper; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with avocado and shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

TROPICAL SHRIMP SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



Tropical Shrimp Salad with Lime Dressing image

Chopped oranges and a creamy cilantro-lime dressing give this chilled shrimp salad its tropical appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 4 servings, about 1-1/2 cups salad and 5 crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
1 tsp. each: grated lime zest and lime juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. medium shrimp, cleaned, cooked and cut in half lengthwise
1 medium seedless orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1 bag (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups)
20 unsalted tops saltine crackers

Steps:

  • Mix mayo, cilantro, lime zest and juice, garlic powder and red pepper in large bowl until well blended.
  • Add shrimp and oranges; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled.
  • Place spinach leaves on large platter or 4 individual salad plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH CHILI-LIME DRESSING



Grilled Shrimp Salad With Chili-Lime Dressing image

A Tropical Shrimp Dish from the South Beach Diet's "Daily Dish" (Phase 1). The zesty seasoning of fresh lime juice brings the flavors of the tropics to your table in this tasty shrimp dish. Highly nutritious and easy-to-cook, shrimp is a smart go-to choice for lunch or dinner.

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 -1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
4 -6 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 small jalapenos, seeded and minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups mixed greens
1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
4 (12 inch) skewers

Steps:

  • For shrimp: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Add shrimp and scallions and toss to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, jalapenos, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; let stand at room temperature while shrimp is marinating. In a large bowl, combine greens, avocado, and bell pepper.
  • Generously coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Alternately thread shrimp and scallions into 8 skewers. Lightly sprinkle shrimp and scallions with salt and grill, turning once and basting with any remaining marinade, until shrimp just turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and scallions from skewers and add to salad mixture. Add dressing and toss gently. Arrange salad on 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 24.9

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