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

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - πŸ”₯🌑️πŸ”₯
    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ₯—πŸ¦πŸ’¦
    In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Step 3 - πŸ”₯🍀πŸ”₯
    Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4 - πŸ₯—πŸ₯‘πŸ§…
    In a separate bowl, combine the mixed greens, red onion, avocado slices, and cilantro.
  5. Step 5 - πŸ₯£πŸŠπŸ₯‘
    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, citrus juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Step 6 - πŸ₯—πŸ₯£πŸ‘
    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat.
  7. Step 7 - πŸ₯—πŸ½οΈπŸ½οΈ
    Divide the salad among four plates.
  8. Step 8 - 🍀🍊πŸ₯‘
    Arrange the grilled shrimp, citrus segments, and avocado slices on top of each plate.
  9. Step 9 - 🌿πŸ₯—πŸŒΏ
    Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
  10. Step 10 - πŸ½οΈπŸ˜‹πŸ€
    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.