Grilled Southwestern Shrimp Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Grilled Southwestern Shrimp Salad
25 min.
4
281kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner with a burst of vibrant flavors? Our Grilled Southwestern Shrimp Salad is the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings while keeping things light and healthy. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but it also packs a punch with its delightful combination of fresh ingredients and zesty seasonings.

Imagine succulent shrimp, perfectly grilled to a tender pink, paired with sweet, juicy corn and crisp romaine lettuce. The addition of ripe tomatoes and creamy avocado brings a refreshing twist, making each bite a celebration of textures and tastes. The homemade dressing, featuring zesty lime juice, honey, and a hint of cumin, ties everything together beautifully, ensuring that every forkful is bursting with flavor.

This salad is versatile enough to serve as a main course, a side dish, or even a light lunch, making it a fantastic option for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a nutritious meal to enjoy at home, this Grilled Southwestern Shrimp Salad is sure to impress. So fire up the grill and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as delicious as it is healthy!

Ingredients

  • lb shrimp deveined uncooked peeled
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  •  ears corn fresh sweet cleaned
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (coarse)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • large tomatoes cut into 8 wedges
  • 0.8 cup avocado diced pitted peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  2. Sprinkle shrimp evenly with chili powder; set aside. Spray grill rack with cooking spray.
  3. Place corn on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Add shrimp to grill for last 6 minutes of cooking time; cook, turning once, until shrimp are pink.
  5. Cut kernels from ears of corn. Discard cobs. In small bowl, stir lime juice, oil, honey, salt, cumin and pepper with whisk; set aside.
  6. In large bowl, stir together shrimp, corn, lettuce and tomatoes; drizzle with dressing and toss well.
  7. Add avocado; toss gently.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories281kcal
Protein36.07%
Fat28.58%
Carbs35.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.82
Glycemic Load
3.4
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.581304202909%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.68mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
2.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:280.99kcal
14.05%
Fat:9.66g
14.86%
Saturated Fat:1.26g
7.89%
Carbohydrates:26.88g
8.96%
Net Carbohydrates:20.79g
7.56%
Sugar:12.25g
13.61%
Cholesterol:182.57mg
60.86%
Sodium:457.06mg
19.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.43g
54.86%
Vitamin A:7225.2IU
144.5%
Vitamin K:88.79µg
84.56%
Folate:162.45µg
40.61%
Phosphorus:365.54mg
36.55%
Vitamin C:27.28mg
33.06%
Copper:0.63mg
31.75%
Potassium:1043.37mg
29.81%
Fiber:6.09g
24.38%
Magnesium:95.79mg
23.95%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.64%
Zinc:2.39mg
15.9%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.3%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.94%
Vitamin E:2.06mg
13.72%
Iron:2.32mg
12.9%
Vitamin B3:2.54mg
12.72%
Calcium:116.53mg
11.65%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.83%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.71%
Selenium:0.98µg
1.39%