Shrimp Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Shrimp Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. uncooked lg. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 env. taco seasoning, divided; 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 sm. onion, finely diced; 3 tbsp. cider vinegar; red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp. finely diced red bell peppers; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 3 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1/4 inch strips; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) ready to eat salad greens; 1 md. tomato, chopped; 1 can (8 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups finely shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. uncooked lg. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 env. taco seasoning, divided
1/2 cup olive oil, plus 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 sm. onion, finely diced
3 tbsp. cider vinegar
red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. finely diced red bell peppers
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. sugar
3 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 pkg. (8 oz.) ready to eat salad greens
1 md. tomato, chopped
1 can (8 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups finely shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

1
Remove shrimp tails.
2
Place shrimp in bowl, sprinkle with half of the taco seasoning; set aside.
3
In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup oil, onion, vinegar, (I usually use the cider) red pepper, garlic, coriander and sugar; set aside.
4
This will be your salad dressing.
5
In a skillet, fry tortilla strips in remaining oil, drain on paper towels.
6
Sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning.
7
In same skillet, saute shrimp for a few minutes or until pink.
8
(Don't overcook.)
9
In a large bowl, mix greens, tomato, beans, shrimp, and tortilla strips.
10
Drizzle dressing all over the mix.
11
Sprinkle with cheese and toss.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. uncooked lg. shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 env. taco seasoning, divided, 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided, 1 sm. onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Taco 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.

Shrimp Taco Salad

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