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Honey Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad

Honey Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad

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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    35 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT45M
    10 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4 Servings
A marinade that doubles as a dressing for your salad! With the charred flavor from the grill this dish is perfect for summer cooking! Don’t feel like having a salad? The shrimp are delicious on their own.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp (16/20s peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 cups chopped crunchy lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, quartered and thinly sliced
  • Optional additions:
  • Crispy tortilla strips
  • Fresh corn off the cob
  • Cucumber slices
  • Radish slices
  • Grilled red onion
  • Crumbled feta or cotija
  • 453.59g large shrimp (16/20s peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen)
  • 59.15ml fresh lime juice
  • 12.78g Dijon mustard
  • 59.15ml honey
  • 12.78g chopped chives
  • 12.78g chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 59.15ml olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1892.71ml chopped crunchy lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • 236.59ml halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, quartered and thinly sliced
  • Optional additions:
  • Crispy tortilla strips
  • Fresh corn off the cob
  • Cucumber slices
  • Radish slices
  • Grilled red onion
  • Crumbled feta or cotija

A marinade that doubles as a dressing for your salad! With the charred flavor from the grill this dish is perfect for summer cooking! Don’t feel like having a salad? The shrimp are delicious on their own.

Preparation
STEP 1

Place shrimp into resealable bag or bowl.

STEP 2

Combine lime juice, Dijon mustard, honey, chives, cilantro, minced garlic and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

STEP 3

Pour half of mixture over shrimp, reserving the rest for the dressing. Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes.

STEP 4

Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill shrimp until they have browned and are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve atop chopped lettuce with tomatoes, sliced avocado and reserved dressing.

Options

To make grilling and flipping shrimp easier, use a grill tray or pre-soaked skewers.

Tags: Dressing & Sauces, Marinades & Rubs, Salads, Seafood, Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Summer Eating, Entertaining, Family-Friendly

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