Summer Shrimp Salad Recipes

SUMMER SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss shrimp with oil, thyme and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp are pink and firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl (discard thyme and garlic). Add lemon juice and stir to coat. Gently stir in cucumber, tomatoes and basil. Arrange the shrimp and vegetables in a serving bowl. Serve drizzled with any dressing left in the bowl and garnish with more basil, if desired.

SUMMER SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place shrimp on a baking sheet coated with olive-oil cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place in oven, and roast until opaque, about 8 minutes.
• Zest limes; squeeze to yield 1/4 cup juice. Combine lime juice, zest, olive oil, cilantro, and remaining salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons lime dressing with shrimp; toss to coat. In a large bowl combine mangoes, cucumbers, red onion, jicama, and remaining lime dressing; toss to coat. Divide salad and shrimp among six bowls. Garnish with remaining cilantro sprigs, and serve.

SUMMER GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, maple seasoning, and lemon juice in a glass bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.
• Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Grill until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skewers and set aside.
• Place mixed greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Lay cucumber, corn, tomato, red onion, and avocado in sections on top of the greens. Pile the grilled shrimp in the center of the salad. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.