A vibrant salad with grilled shrimp, citrus segments, avocado slices, and mixed greens.

Citrus Grilled Shrimp Salad

Name: Citrus Grilled Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🔥

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🥗🦐💦

In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🔥🍤🔥

Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
Step 4 - 🥗🥑🧅

In a separate bowl, combine the mixed greens, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
Step 5 - 🥣🍊🥑

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, citrus juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6 - 🥗🥣👏

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat.
Step 7 - 🥗🍽️🍽️

Divide the salad among four plates.
Step 8 - 🍤🍊🥑

Arrange the grilled shrimp, citrus segments, and avocado slices on top of each plate.
Step 9 - 🌿🥗🌿

Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Step 10 - 🍽️😋🍤

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.