Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons jamaican jerk spice (or, Mexican seasoning); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 cups Baby Spinach; 1 orange, peeled and cut into small quarters; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, grated fine; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 avocado, peeled and chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons jamaican jerk spice (or, Mexican seasoning)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 orange, peeled and cut into small quarters
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, grated fine
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
2 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

1
Combine olive oil, seasoning, lime juice and shrimp in a heavy plastic bag, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
2
Place spinach in a large salad bowl, peel orange with a knife so very little of the white pith remain, slice into segments and cut into small quarters.
3
Add orange pieces, red bell pepper, avocado and green onions to spinach.
4
Add balsamic vinaigrette, toss and coat well.
5
Prepare grill. Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
6
Put spinach mixture onto plates, sprinkle each with orange zest and goat cheese.
7
Top each with shrimp skewers. Drizzle with more vinaigrette if needed.

273

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons jamaican jerk spice (or, Mexican seasoning), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Spinach 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 Skewers With Spinach Salad

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