Caribbean Citrus Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Caribbean Citrus Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups red onions, thin wedges; 1 1/2 cups pasilla chiles, 1/2 inch dice; 2 tablespoons ginger, shredded; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 cups ripe olives, halved; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups orange sections, pith removed; 1 cup yellow cherry tomato, halves; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; 6 cups mesclun

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups red onions, thin wedges
1 1/2 cups pasilla chiles, 1/2 inch dice
2 tablespoons ginger, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 cups ripe olives, halved
1/2 cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups orange sections, pith removed
1 cup yellow cherry tomato, halves
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
6 cups mesclun

1
In a large pan add oil, turn on heat to medium.
2
Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the onions, peppers, ginger and garlic.
4
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
5
Add olives, orange juice, curry powder, salt and red pepper flakes.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in orange segments, cherry tomato halves, butter and lime zest.
10
Toss.
11
Divide mesclun between 6 bowls.
12
Toss shrimp dish one more time and divide evenly between bowls.
13
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 cups red onions, thin wedges, 1 1/2 cups pasilla chiles, 1/2 inch dice, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Citrus 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Citrus Shrimp Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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