Blackened Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Blackened Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika or paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; Cooking spray; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 1/2 limes); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 1 (15-ounce) package gourmet salad greens (such as Fresh Express Spring Mix); 1 1/4 cups diced peeled mango (about 1); 1 cup (2-inch) julienne-cut peeled jicama (about 1 small); 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika or paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Cooking spray
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 1/2 limes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 (15-ounce) package gourmet salad greens (such as Fresh Express Spring Mix)
1 1/4 cups diced peeled mango (about 1)
1 cup (2-inch) julienne-cut peeled jicama (about 1 small)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over shrimp; toss gently.
2
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; saute 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove from heat; cool.
3
Combine 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4
Combine salad greens and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently. Drizzle oil mixture over salad; toss well. Place 2 cups salad mixture on each of 4 serving plates. Arrange 1/4 of shrimp over top of each salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika or paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Blackened Shrimp Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Blackened Shrimp Salad

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