Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate summer sensation - a Shrimp Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing that will transport you to a beachside paradise in just 20 minutes! 🍤🥗 This quick and refreshing dish is not just a meal, but a culinary escape that combines succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a mouth-watering lime dressing that will make your taste buds dance with excitement. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a impressive dinner party starter, or a healthy meal that doesn't compromise on flavor, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Mixed greens
- Cucumber, sliced
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Ensure the skillet is hot before adding shrimp.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and become opaque, being careful not to overcook. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- While shrimp are cooling, prepare the lime dressing by whisking together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, spread mixed greens as the base of the salad.
- Top the greens with sliced cucumber and diced red bell pepper, creating a colorful vegetable layer.
- Once shrimp have cooled, arrange them attractively on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle the prepared lime dressing over the salad, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing just before serving.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh herbs or a lime wedge if desired.
Tips
- • Always pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming • Use a hot skillet and cook shrimp quickly - 2-3 minutes per side is the sweet spot to keep them tender and juicy • For extra flavor, consider marinating shrimp in a bit of lime juice for 10 minutes before cooking • Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best taste and texture • If you're watching calories, you can grill or bake the shrimp instead of pan-frying • Serve immediately after dressing to keep the salad crisp and prevent wilting of the greens • For a protein boost, you can add some grilled chicken or tofu as an alternative to shrimp
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 160mg
