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Grilled Shrimp Salad

Grilled Shrimp Salad

The ultimate summer dish, this Grilled Shrimp Salad boasts bright flavors and fresh ingredients. Juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing come together for a refreshing meal that's perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it as a main course or a side - you'll want to make it tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, cored with seeds and ribs removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Pinch red pepper flakes or more, for added spice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp, extra-large, deveined and peeled
  • 2 ears fresh corn, shucked and silk removed
  • extra-virgin olive oil for brushing the corn
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 medium tomato, cored and diced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions, green and white parts, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
  • 1 avocado, skin and pit removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skewers or grill pan

Method
 

  1. Begin by making the dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, combine ½ cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 fresh jalapeño (cored, seeds and ribs removed), 3 cloves garlic (minced), a pinch of red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped). Slowly whisk in ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil until well blended.
  2. Next, prepare your shrimp. Place 1 lb shrimp (extra-large, deveined and peeled) in a large plastic ziplock bag or a bowl. Pour enough of the dressing into the bag to fully coat the shrimp. Close the bag or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. While the shrimp marinates, heat your grill to medium heat. Brush 2 ears fresh corn (shucked and silk removed) with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Once the corn is cool enough to handle, stand each ear upright on a platter and carefully cut the kernels from the cob.
  5. Take the marinated shrimp and place them on skewers, lightly season with salt and pepper, and grill for about 10 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, 1 15 oz can black beans, 1 medium tomato (cored and diced), ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup green onions, and 1 jalapeño (finely chopped). Stir in the 1 avocado (roughly chopped).
  7. Toss gently with about ½ cup of the remaining dressing.
  8. To serve, place the chopped Romaine lettuce on plates, top with the veggie mix, and add grilled shrimp.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Tip 2: Freeze shrimp and dressing separately, but not the assembled salad.
  • Tip 3: Serve with crusty bread or a refreshing drink.
  • Tip 4: Feel free to add seasonal vegetables.
  • Tip 5: Add avocado just before serving for freshness.