Fiesta Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Fiesta Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large, fresh shrimp; 1 small red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, cut in thin slices; 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and sliced; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 4 cups mixed salad greens; Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large, fresh shrimp
1 small red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, cut in thin slices
2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded and sliced
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups mixed salad greens
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

1
Bring 6 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chill 30 minutes.
2
Peel shrimp, leaving tails on, and devein, if desired.
3
Toss together shrimp and next 3 ingredients.
4
Combine oil through ground pepper in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Pour 1/2 cup mixture over shrimp mixture, reserving remainder; toss gently. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
5
Serve shrimp mixture on greens; top with cilantro sprig, if desired. Serve with reserved dressing.

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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: 6 cups water, 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large, fresh shrimp, 1 small red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced, 1 small red bell pepper, cut in thin slices, and more.

Yes, Fiesta 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.

Fiesta Shrimp Salad

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