Description
This Zesty Southwestern Shrimp Salad combines smoky seasoned shrimp, crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and a tangy southwest dressing for a vibrant, protein-packed dinner. It’s gluten-free, meal prep friendly, and perfect for warm-weather meals or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup canned corn, drained
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Layer chopped romaine lettuce on a platter. Top with cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and avocado slices.
- Add cooked shrimp on top and drizzle with dressing.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp—remove them as soon as they turn pink.
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor in the dressing.
- For dairy-free, substitute yogurt with vegan mayo or coconut yogurt.
- Store dressing separately if meal prepping.
- Chill the dressing before use for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Southwestern Shrimp Salad, Shrimp with Salad Recipe, Dinner Salad with Shrimp, Seafood Lettuce Salad, Healthy Shrimp Salad