SHRIMP SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

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To satisfy a hungry crowd, serve this tart shrimp salad, courtesy of Joanna Rockwell of San Diego, California, with white or brown rice in place of lettuce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 small white onion, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus leaves for serving
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce, leaves separated
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
  • To skillet, add 1 teaspoon oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked shrimp and toss to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with shrimp mixture, carrots, and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Bimala Shahi
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is delicious.


Andrea Vazquez
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it the night before and then just grab it for lunch the next day.


Destiny Love
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Rachel Howard
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Theresa Shaffer
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is so flavorful.


THOMAS WALTER CARNEY
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kanxa Joney
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this salad. The vinaigrette is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


SAIFUL ISLAM SAGOR
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This is my go-to recipe for shrimp salad. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of the shrimp, the vinaigrette, and the fresh herbs.


Rina Begum
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the cilantro and lime. It really gave the salad a unique flavor.


Geoff Anderson
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This salad is a summertime staple at our house. It's so refreshing and light, and it's perfect for a picnic or potluck.


The Beet Keeper
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of shrimp, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different veggies to it, like chopped cucumber or red pepper.


Tonderai Nkoma
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used a pre-cooked shrimp, which made it even faster. The vinaigrette is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Austin Okponmwense
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The vinaigrette is amazing, and the shrimp are so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


mdrahim Lotip
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This shrimp salad with cilantro-lime vinaigrette was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.