Tropical Shrimp Spinach Salad Recipes

SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.

SHRIMP SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the shrimp. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic and parsley; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with tomatoes, almonds and shrimp mixture. Squeeze juice from the lemon; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOPS TROPICAL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; set aside. Divide the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, nuts, onion and cilantro between 2 serving plates. , In a small bowl, combine oil and jerk seasoning. Thread shrimp and scallops onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with oil mixture. , Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, 2-3 minutes on each side. Place on salads; drizzle with dressing.

SHRIMP SCAMPI SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute shrimp and garlic until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from heat., To serve, place spinach and tomatoes in a serving dish; top with shrimp mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over salad; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, avocado, oranges, shrimp and sunflower kernels. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

TROPICAL SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
• Place shrimp in a large zip-top freezer bag, and add citrus marinade. Seal and shake to coat. Chill 1 hour.
• Soak wooden skewers in water to cover 30 minutes.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers.
• Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 400) 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skewers.
• Arrange baby spinach on a large serving platter. Top baby spinach evenly with mango slices, onion slices, and grilled shrimp. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, raspberries, and chopped pistachio nuts. Serve salad with fresh basil vinaigrette.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICED SHRIMP AND MANGO

Steps:

• Combine onion and 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lime juice. Cover, and let stand for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Place spinach in a large bowl. Peel mango. Cut along both sides of the pit to create two portions of mango. Slice each portion lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Add to spinach.
• Cut remaining mango from pit, and puree in a food processor or a blender with remaining 1/4 cup lime juice (you should have 1/2 cup puree).
• Strain onion and add to spinach, reserving juice. Toss shrimp with reserved lime juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook until soft, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add shrimp mixture, and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add mango puree, toss, and heat through. Add cilantro. Remove from heat, and toss with spinach, onion, and sliced mango. Serve immediately.

TROPICAL SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP & FETA

Steps:

• To make the citrus vinaigrette, combine zests, juices, 1/4 cup olive oil and honey in a small jar. Shake to combine and season to taste.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss shrimp with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes on each side, until opaque. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine strawberries, pineapple, onion, serrano peppers and basil. Season to taste.
• Place spinach in a large serving bowl or platter. Add fruit mixture, shrimp, feta, and toss with citrus vinaigrette.

SHRIMP & SPINACH SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk in salt, pepper and mustard.
• Slowing whisk in oil, adding a little at a time until thickened Add rest of the ingredients.
• Let stand an hour.
• Mix salad ingredients together in a bowl.
• Dress w/ vinaigrette.

TROPICAL SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinaigrette ingredients (fish sauce - lime juice) in a jar, shake to combine. Set aside in refrigerator.
• In a large salad bowl combine salad ingredients (payaya - peanuts). Toss.
• Add vinaigrette and toss.
• Garnish with mint.