Best 6 Quick Shrimp And Lime Salad For Two Recipes

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SHRIMP SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



Shrimp Salad with Lime Dressing image

Sweet onions lend a nice punch without the sharp, biting taste of most other onions (which means they won't overpower when sliced really thin and tossed in a salad like this one). Look for Walla Walla and Vidalia at the grocery store.

Provided by Anna Kovel

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lime
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined
2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
0.5 sweet onion (Walla Wall or Vidalia), thinly sliced (1 cup)
0.5 cup packed fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • For Lime Dressing, remove 1 tsp. zest from lime; juice to get 3 tablespoons In a small bowl combine zest, juice, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until combined.
  • In a medium bowl toss shrimp with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp on the greased rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until opaque, turning once halfway through grilling.
  • On a large platter arrange shrimp, avocados, tomato, and onion. Drizzle with dressing and top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 373 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 1/2 cups, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

QUICK SHRIMP AND LIME SALAD FOR TWO



Quick Shrimp and Lime Salad for Two image

This salad is our favorite quick meal when its just the two of us. Add bread to complete the meal. It's easy to substitute ingredients; try precooked shrimp thawed and soaked in lime juice or top with feta cheese.

Provided by MINDY

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 21m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
kosher salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens (such as Dole® European Blend)
3 avocados, sliced
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • Marinate shrimp in 3 tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard lime juice.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Add onion, olives, garlic, pepper, and salt; stir dressing to combine.
  • Divide greens, shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, and dressing between 2 large bowls; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

QUICK SHRIMP AND LIME SALAD FOR TWO



Quick Shrimp and Lime Salad for Two image

This salad is our favorite quick meal when its just the two of us. Add bread to complete the meal. It's easy to substitute ingredients; try precooked shrimp thawed and soaked in lime juice or top with feta cheese.

Provided by MINDY

Categories     Shrimp Salad

Time 21m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
kosher salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens (such as Dole® European Blend)
3 avocados, sliced
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • Marinate shrimp in 3 tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard lime juice.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Add onion, olives, garlic, pepper, and salt; stir dressing to combine.
  • Divide greens, shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, and dressing between 2 large bowls; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

LIME-MARINATED SHRIMP SALAD



Lime-Marinated Shrimp Salad image

Ceviche is a seafood dish of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, which "cooks" the fish without heat. This version starts with cooked shrimp and adds tomatoes, cucumbers and serrano peppers. -Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, quartered
2 to 4 serrano peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, quartered and seeds removed
2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
6 green onions, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)
3/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips or tostada shells

Steps:

  • Place onion and peppers in a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Place cucumbers, tomatoes and green onions in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add to bowl., Place shrimp in food processor; pulse until chopped. Add shrimp, lime juice, salt and pepper to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until cold. Serve with tortilla chips or tostada shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY LIME GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, lime juice, fresh cilantro, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, salt, olive oil, honey, Mccormick® ground cumin, McCormick® Paprika, garlic powder, lime, salt, pepper, shrimp, corn, baby greens, grape tomato, radish, avocado, scallion

Provided by Tayo Ola

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems chopped off
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Mccormick® ground cumin
1 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lime, zested
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 corn, cob
5 oz baby greens, mixed
1 cup grape tomato
½ cup radish, quatered
avocado, half, cubed
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Dressing: Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Process for about 1 minute until emulsified. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, honey, McCormick® ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Thread shrimp onto soaked bamboo skewers.
  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place shrimp skewers and the corn on the grill and close the lid. Grill for 4 minutes, then flip skewers. Grill for 3 minutes on the second side, then take the skewers off the grill. Rotate corn to get light grill marks. (Corn will take about 5 minutes longer than the shrimp.) Take the corn off the grill.
  • Pull the shrimp off the skewers. Slice corn off the cob.
  • Assemble the salad: On a platter, arrange the mixed baby greens. Scatter the tomatoes, radishes, and avocado on top. Add the shrimp and corn. Scatter sliced scallion over the salad. Drizzle with the dressing. Serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND LIME-BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Chopped Salad with Shrimp and Lime-Buttermilk Dressing image

This tangy salad gets crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds and healthy fat from avocado.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup buttermilk
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine buttermilk, avocado, lime zest and juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, 20 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. In a large bowl, toss together romaine, pepitas, cilantro, shrimp, and 1 cup dressing until combined and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g

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