easy shrimp salad

Shrimp taco salad with cilantro lime dressing is flavourful, delicious, and easy to make. It has all the fixings and of shrimp tacos, but without the mess.

Shrimp Taco Salad

shrimp, peeled,

tablespoon olive oil

teaspoon ground cumin

teaspoon chili powder (optional

teaspoon paprika

teaspoon garlic powder

teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)

teaspoon salt

teaspoon ground black pepper

head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 6-7 cups)

grape tomatoes, halved

cup purple cabbage, diced

ripe avocado, sliced

cup corn kernels (canned or cooked from frozen)

cup tortilla chips, crushed

cilantro lime dressing

lime wedges (optional, for garnish)

In a medium bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes (if you have the time).

Cook the shrimp in the oven, air fryer, or over the stove.

To cook in the oven: Spread the shrimp evenly on a parchment lined quarter sheet baking pan and bake in a 400 F preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.

To cook in the air fryer: Cook the shrimp in the air fryer at 350 F for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket once halfway through.

To cook on the stovetop: Sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until shrimp turns pink and nicely browned.

In a large serving bowl, add all salad ingredients including lettuce, tomatoes, purple cabbage, avocado, corn, tortilla chips, and cooked shrimp. 

Drizzle cilantro lime dressing on top and toss to combine.

Grilled shrimp salad is a quick and easy, healthy summer meal that is loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing. 

Grilled Shrimp Salad

tablespoons garlic, minced

tablespoon lemon juice

tablespoon Italian seasoning

cups mixed greens

1 avocado, sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

red onion, thinly sliced

olive oil

lemon juice

salt

black pepper

In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with oil, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat. Set aside for 15-20 minutes to marinate. You can also marinate the shrimp with seasoning in a sealable Ziploc bag.

Thread the marinated shrimp onto bamboo skewers, adding 4-5 shrimp to each.

Lightly brush oil over the grill pan. Preheat the grill over medium high heat for 3 minutes until the oil starts sizzling and shimmering. Place the skewers evenly apart on the grill pan and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn orange and completely opaque. (You can also bake shrimp or air fry the shrimp at 375F for 12-15 minutes).

Make the Shrimp:

In a large mixing bowl or serving bowl, combine the salad ingredients including mixed greens, avocado, bell pepper, and red onion. Unthread the grilled shrimp and add on top of the salad.

In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. You could also just use Greek salad dressing, Italian dressing, or balsamic vinaigrette.  

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

Assemble the Salad:

This was an amazing salad! I made this for my in-laws as an early Mother's Day lunch and it was an huge hit! 5 stars!

Sam, my family eats ANY Recipe from your website. They're all so so good. And this shrimp taco salad is no exception. But I personally loved the colors and presentation in this one!  I cooked the shrimp in my air fryer and it turned out beautifully. This salad looked so good and tasted amazing. Can't wait to make it again this summer.

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