Description
Mexican Shrimp Salad is a colorful, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This vibrant salad features succulent shrimp paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light meal, it can be easily customized to suit your taste. With its quick preparation time and delightful flavors, this salad will surely impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash and chop the vegetables—half the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 2. Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from heat to cool.
- 3. Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional herbs/spices.
- 4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix prepared vegetables with shrimp. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- 5. Chill: Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with additional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg