Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Honey Lime Shrimp Salad, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad combines succulent shrimp marinated in honey and lime with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and crumbled queso fresco. It’s not only visually appealing but also incredibly nutritious, making it an excellent choice for light lunches or summer gatherings. With its quick preparation time and versatile serving options, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw medium-sized shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 5 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 head butter lettuce (or 5 cups lettuce of choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (peeled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh or defrosted frozen corn
- 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss them in 3 tablespoons of the marinade. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Arrange butter lettuce on a serving platter and top with corn, tomatoes, avocado, and queso fresco.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until opaque.
- Place cooked shrimp on top of the salad, drizzle with remaining marinade, and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 175mg