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Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

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Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

Method

Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad 3 Steps

  • Step 1

    In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the oil and shrimp. Season with saltpeppercumingarlic powderoregano and chilli powder. Sauté the shrimp until it turns pink (roughly 2 minutes). Remove from heat.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl combine shrimpromaine lettucecherry tomatoesonioncornblack beanscilantro, avocado and lime juice. Mix well until combined. You can also place shrimp on top of your vegetable mixture.

  • Step 3

    Serve with tortilla chips and cilantro lime dressing (see below) if desired.

Cilantro Lime Dressing   1 Steps

  • Step 1

    Place the jalapeño peppergarlic clove and ginger into a food processor or blender; pulse until the jalapeño and garlic are finely chopped. Pour in the lime juicehoneybalsamic vinegar and salt, add the cilantro leaves; pulse a few times to blend. Turn the food processor or blender on, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated into the dressing. Season to taste with salt before serving.

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Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

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Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

Nadia Boachie
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Nadia Boachie

Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

Yields:

Serves 4

Prep Time:

0 hours 15 mins

Cook Time:

0 hours 3 mins

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Main Dishes

Ingredients

Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil

  • 1 pound medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped or torn into bite-size chunks

  • 1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 red onion, finely sliced

  • 1 cup yellow corn kernels, charred

  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed)

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

  • 2 large avocados, diced or sliced

  • Juice from one lime

  • Freshly made or store-bought nacho chips

Cilantro Lime Dressing 

  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped

  • 1/2 of a garlic clove

  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (packed)

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Method

Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad 3 Steps

  • Step 1

    In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the oil and shrimp. Season with saltpeppercumingarlic powderoregano and chilli powder. Sauté the shrimp until it turns pink (roughly 2 minutes). Remove from heat.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl combine shrimpromaine lettucecherry tomatoesonioncornblack beanscilantro, avocado and lime juice. Mix well until combined. You can also place shrimp on top of your vegetable mixture.

  • Step 3

    Serve with tortilla chips and cilantro lime dressing (see below) if desired.

Cilantro Lime Dressing   1 Steps

  • Step 1

    Place the jalapeño peppergarlic clove and ginger into a food processor or blender; pulse until the jalapeño and garlic are finely chopped. Pour in the lime juicehoneybalsamic vinegar and salt, add the cilantro leaves; pulse a few times to blend. Turn the food processor or blender on, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated into the dressing. Season to taste with salt before serving.

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Toronto Recipes

Cooking At Home

Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad