Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. water; 1 c. pearl barley; 8 Metal or bamboo skewers; 2 limes; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; salt; 1 lb. large shelled and deveined shrimp; 1 ripe mango; 1/2 c. loosley packed fresh basil leaves; 1 bag herb salad blend

Servings: persons

2 c. water
1 c. pearl barley
8 Metal or bamboo skewers
2 limes
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
salt
1 lb. large shelled and deveined shrimp
1 ripe mango
1/2 c. loosley packed fresh basil leaves
1 bag herb salad blend

1
In 1-quart saucepan, heat water and barley to boiling on high.
2
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 35 minutes or until barley is just tender and liquid is absorbed.
3
If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in hot water 30 minutes.
4
Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
5
Prepare dressing: From limes, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.
6
In bowl, combine oil, ground red pepper, cumin, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
7
When barley is cooked, transfer to large bowl and toss with all but 1 tablespoon of dressing; cool 5 minutes.
8
In medium bowl, toss shrimp with reserved 1 tablespoon dressing and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime peel.
9
Thread shrimp on skewers.
10
Place shrimp on hot grill grate.
11
Cover grill and cook shrimp 4 to 5 minutes or until just opaque throughout, turning shrimp over once.
12
Remove shrimp from skewers.
13
Add mango, basil, and salad to barley; toss to combine.
14
Serve shrimp over salad; garnish with basil leaves.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. water, 1 c. pearl barley, 8 Metal or bamboo skewers, 2 limes, and more.

Yes, Grilled 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.

Grilled Shrimp Salad

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