Spicy Shrimp and Green Chile Goat Cheese Salad

Name: Spicy Shrimp and Green Chile Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chile de arbol powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces arugula, washed and dried; Smoked Chile Vinaigrette, recipe follows; Gaufrettes, recipe follows; Green Chile Goat Cheese, recipe follows; Chopped Cilantro, for garnish; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree in adobo; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Gaufrettes; 2 cups peanut or canola oil; 2 baking potatoes, like russets, washed and peeled; Salt; 1 large poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped; 8 ounces goat cheese; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon chile de arbol powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces arugula, washed and dried
Smoked Chile Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Gaufrettes, recipe follows
Green Chile Goat Cheese, recipe follows
Chopped Cilantro, for garnish
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree in adobo
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Gaufrettes
2 cups peanut or canola oil
2 baking potatoes, like russets, washed and peeled
Salt
1 large poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
8 ounces goat cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In a bowl, combine the ancho chile powder, light brown sugar, chile de arbol, cinamon, and cumin, and set aside.
3
In a medium size bowl, place the shrimp.
4
Salt and pepper the shrimp aggressively.
5
Then, sprinkle the shrimp with the spice mixture on both sides.
6
Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
7
Roast for 4 to 5 minutes, or until just cooked through.
8
Place the arugula in a bowl, drizzle with some of the Smoked Chile Vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Divide the seasoned arugula among 4 plates.
10
Place 6 shrimp around the plate.
11
Spread the gaufrettes with the Green Chile Goat Cheese and place along side each shrimp.
12
Drizzle with more of the vinaigrette and chopped cilantro.
13
Combine vinegar, chipotle and cilantro in a blender and blend until smooth.
14
With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified.
15
Season with honey, salt, and pepper, to taste.
16
For the Gaufrettes: Heat oil in a medium high-sided pan to 360 degrees F. Slice potatoes on a mandoline into gaufrettes.
17
Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown on both sides.
18
Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and salt immediately.
19
For the Green Chile Goat Cheese: Place chile and goat cheese in a food processor and process until combined.
20
Season with salt and pepper.

2329

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons ancho chile powder, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chile de arbol powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp and Green Chile Goat Cheese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!