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Shrimp Taco Salad

  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

For the Salad:

  • 46 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grape/cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • Cotija cheese
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  1. Make the Shrimp: Add the coconut sugar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and lime zest to a small bowl. Pat the shrimp dry and then add to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the shrimp along with salt and pepper and toss until the shrimp are well coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil to the pan and then add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp is opaque and pink around the edges.
  3. Make the Chipotle Ranch Dressing: add the chipotle pepper in adobo, Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, cilantro, dill, chives, garlic, and olive oil to a blender or food processor. Blend or process until smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble the Salads: Once the shrimp and dressing are done, prepare your salads. Start with a base of romaine lettuce and shredded cabbage and then add the shrimp, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cotija cheese. Drizzle the chipotle ranch dressing over everything and enjoy!