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

Anneleen Couckuyt
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Shamshad
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


Nickesha Morgan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it.


Areal Davis
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Sumen santal Sumen santal Raj
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I love the combination of shrimp and lime. This salad is so flavorful and delicious.


Morgan Rowse
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This is a great recipe for entertaining. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Malisagr Malisagr
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Paul Lilly
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I love the flavors in this salad. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the lime dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Tuhin 2021
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cooks in just a few minutes and the salad is so refreshing.


Opeola Kemi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


Beberly Cayanong
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This salad is amazing! The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the lime dressing is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MD.ALAMIN HOWLADER
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the lime dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Beki Jones
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love the combination of shrimp, lime, and cilantro.


M ahtesham00
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and light, perfect for a summer meal. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


NAIL BUZZ
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the lime dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.