Citrus Grilled Shrimp Salad
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
6 minutes
Style
American
Technique
Grilling
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily Recipe: July 11, 2023
For a refreshing and flavorful summer dish, try this Citrus Grilled Shrimp Salad. The key ingredients include juicy oranges, succulent shrimp, and an array of fresh vegetables. This salad is a perfect main course for a hot summer day, providing a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 pound - peeled and deveined
- Oranges, segmented - 2 - segmented
- Grapefruit, segmented - 1 - segmented
- Avocado, sliced - 1 - sliced
- Mixed greens - 4 cups
- Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 - thinly sliced
- Chopped fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup - chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Freshly squeezed citrus juice (from reserved segments) - 2 tablespoons - freshly squeezed
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - π₯π‘οΈπ₯Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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Step 2 - π₯π¦π¦In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3 - π₯π€π₯Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
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Step 4 - π₯π₯π§In a separate bowl, combine the mixed greens, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
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Step 5 - π₯£ππ₯In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, citrus juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Step 6 - π₯π₯£πPour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat.
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Step 7 - π₯π½οΈπ½οΈDivide the salad among four plates.
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Step 8 - π€ππ₯Arrange the grilled shrimp, citrus segments, and avocado slices on top of each plate.
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Step 9 - πΏπ₯πΏGarnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
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Step 10 - π½οΈππ€Serve immediately and enjoy!
Additional
This salad can be easily customized by adding other seasonal fruits and vegetables. Kids can help with segmenting the citrus fruits and arranging the ingredients on the plates.