Description
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This salad features succulent shrimp marinated in spicy chipotle and served over a bed of fresh greens, topped with a zesty cilantro vinaigrette. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, this dish is both healthy and satisfying. With its bold flavors and colorful ingredients, it’s sure to be a hit at your next BBQ or dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- Juice of 3 small limes
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix avocado oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and salt to create the vinaigrette.
- Toss shrimp in olive oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt until coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the shrimp for about 2–3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Assemble the salad by layering romaine lettuce, topping with shrimp, sliced avocado, and drizzling with cilantro vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg