Celebrity Mexican Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Celebrity Mexican Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined; 6 ounces black beans, canned, drained and rinsed; 6 ounces red leaf lettuce, chopped; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, lengthways; 2 red bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped; 2 large fresh tomatoes, de-seeded and diced; 2 medium avocados, peeled and diced; 16 ounces frozen corn, thawed; 4 ounces Fritos corn chips or 4 ounces tortilla chips, broken; for the marinade; 1 small fresh red chile, minced; 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 lb large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
6 ounces black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
6 ounces red leaf lettuce, chopped
1 large red onion, thinly sliced, lengthways
2 red bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped
2 large fresh tomatoes, de-seeded and diced
2 medium avocados, peeled and diced
16 ounces frozen corn, thawed
4 ounces Fritos corn chips or 4 ounces tortilla chips, broken
for the marinade
1 small fresh red chile, minced
1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the red chili, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, cilantro and vinegar.
2
Rinse the shrimp in cold water, drain and, place them in an adequately-sized glass bowl and pour the marinade over them. Stir carefully to make sure that all the shrimp are covered with marinade. Allow the shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator, covered with cling wrap, for 8 hours, stirring at least once.
3
At the end of the 8 hours, drain the shrimp and reserve the marinade to use as dressing.
4
In four serving bowls, evenly divide the shrimp, beans, lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, avacados and corn. Toss each salad and top each one with the corn chips.
5
Drizzle an even amount of the marinade/dressing over each salad and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined, 6 ounces black beans, canned, drained and rinsed, 6 ounces red leaf lettuce, chopped, 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, lengthways, and more.

Yes, Celebrity Mexican 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!

Celebrity Mexican Shrimp Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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