Best 7 Quick Shrimp Salad With Key Lime Dressing Recipes

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In the culinary world, shrimp salad stands out as a dish that captures the essence of freshness and simplicity. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors, this salad offers a delightful experience for seafood enthusiasts. While there are countless variations of shrimp salad, this article presents a quick and easy recipe that incorporates the zesty tang of key lime dressing, creating a harmonious balance between sweet and savory.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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



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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 SALAD WITH KEY LIME DRESSING



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This refreshing, minty salad takes about 10 minutes to throw together. The oranges and broccoli are rich in antioxidants, the shrimp are high in protein and low in fat, and the yogurt has protective bacteria.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Shrimp Salad

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound cooked shrimp (tails removed), cut in bite-sized pieces
2 seedless oranges (in slices or chunks)
2 cups small broccoli florets, crisp-cooked
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup sliced almonds
1 (6 ounce) container fat-free Key lime yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate; serve chilled. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

KEY LIME SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Key Lime Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup dressing (apprx)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 clove garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup key lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Process all ingredients in blender for 5 seconds until emulsified.
  • Pour onto prepared salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1110.7, Fat 108.1, SaturatedFat 14.9, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 36.4, Protein 0.8

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



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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

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH CHILI-LIME DRESSING



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A Tropical Shrimp Dish from the South Beach Diet's "Daily Dish" (Phase 1). The zesty seasoning of fresh lime juice brings the flavors of the tropics to your table in this tasty shrimp dish. Highly nutritious and easy-to-cook, shrimp is a smart go-to choice for lunch or dinner.

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 -1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
4 -6 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 small jalapenos, seeded and minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups mixed greens
1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
4 (12 inch) skewers

Steps:

  • For shrimp: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Add shrimp and scallions and toss to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, jalapenos, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; let stand at room temperature while shrimp is marinating. In a large bowl, combine greens, avocado, and bell pepper.
  • Generously coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Alternately thread shrimp and scallions into 8 skewers. Lightly sprinkle shrimp and scallions with salt and grill, turning once and basting with any remaining marinade, until shrimp just turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and scallions from skewers and add to salad mixture. Add dressing and toss gently. Arrange salad on 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 24.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp: Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slight briny smell. Avoid shrimp that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook shrimp until they are opaque and pink, but not overcooked.
  • Make the key lime dressing ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices: This is a great way to personalize the salad to your taste.

Conclusion:

Shrimp salad with key lime dressing is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh shrimp, crisp vegetables, and tangy key lime dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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