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Spicy Shrimp and Citrus Salad

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Salads
Servings: 3 people
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

  • 4 cups spinach, kale, mixed greens or bibb lettuce
  • 1 grapefruit, cut into segments
  • 1 orange, cut into segments
  • 1 blood or cara cara orange, cut into segments
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, cubed

For the Spicy Shrimp:

  • 15-20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional for spicier

For the Grapefruit Vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

  • In a bowl place your lettuce of choice.
  • Add in citrus segments and sliced onion and set aside.
  • In a bowl, toss shrimp with oil and spices. In a skillet heat oil and add in shrimp. Let cook for 6-8 minutes, tossing mid-way, until shrimps are fully cooked and opaque. Place on a plate and let cool.
  • Make your dressing: Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside!
  • Assemble: Add shrimp to the salad with lettuce and citrus.
  • Toss with some of the dressing and serve.
  • Reserve additional dressing for anyone who wants more!

Notes

  1. Citrus cut into segments looks like slices with no skin!
  2. This recipe was originally published in 2016 and updated with new photos in 2020.