Print

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Salad with Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette

Print Recipe

A zesty, refreshing salad featuring grilled shrimp, fresh greens, and a spicy jalapeño lime vinaigrette, perfect for a light meal or summer lunch.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water (to thin vinaigrette if necessary)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from grill and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, jalapeño, honey, salt, pepper, and water to make the vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. In a large bowl, toss mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
  5. Top the salad with grilled shrimp and drizzle with jalapeño lime vinaigrette.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra spice, keep the seeds in the jalapeño when making the vinaigrette.
  • Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for added crunch and flavor.
  • Can be made gluten-free by ensuring your salad dressing ingredients are certified gluten-free.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the shrimp with a small amount of wood chips or charcoal.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://easy-tapas-recipes.com/spicy-grilled-shrimp-salad-with-jalapeno-lime-vinaigrette/