Southwest Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Southwest Grilled Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound (16 to 20 per lb.) shelled, deveined shrimp, rinsed; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1/4 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons orange-flavor liqueur or orange juice; 3 tablespoons salad oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno chili; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced or pressed; 1/4 cup minced green onions (including tops); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1 orange (3/4 lb.); 2 firm-ripe avocados (about 1/2 lb. each); 2 quarts salad mix (1/2 lb.), rinsed and crisped; Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound (16 to 20 per lb.) shelled, deveined shrimp, rinsed
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons orange-flavor liqueur or orange juice
3 tablespoons salad oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno chili
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced or pressed
1/4 cup minced green onions (including tops)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 orange (3/4 lb.)
2 firm-ripe avocados (about 1/2 lb. each)
2 quarts salad mix (1/2 lb.), rinsed and crisped
Salt

1
In a bowl, mix shrimp, vinegar, tequila, liqueur, oil, jalapeno, garlic, green onions, cumin, and cayenne. Cover and chill 30 minutes or up to 1 day, mixing occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, cut peel and white membrane from orange. Working over a bowl to catch juice, cut between fruit and inner membranes to release segments into bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl; discard membranes and peel.
3
Pit, peel, and slice avocados; add to oranges and mix gently.
4
Drain shrimp, reserving marinade. Thread shrimp onto flat metal skewers. Lay skewered shrimp on a barbecue grill over very hot coals or very high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 1 to 2 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook shrimp, turning once and brushing frequently with marinade for the first 2 to 3 minutes, until bright pink and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 4 to 5 minutes total.
5
Mound salad mix equally on dinner plates. Push hot shrimp from skewers. Arrange shrimp, orange segments, and avocados equally on salad mix; moisten equally with chili-orange dressing, and add salt to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound (16 to 20 per lb.) shelled, deveined shrimp, rinsed, 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar, 1/4 cup tequila, 2 tablespoons orange-flavor liqueur or orange juice, and more.

Yes, Southwest 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.

Southwest Grilled Shrimp Salad

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