Spicy Cajun Grilled Shrimp Salad
A vibrant salad featuring perfectly grilled shrimp marinated in Cajun spices, tossed with fresh veggies for a refreshing summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for shrimp)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine shrimp, Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and fresh lime juice in a bowl.
- Thread the seasoned shrimp onto skewers or place them in a grill basket.
- Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and charred.
- Mix together chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Divide the salad onto plates and top with grilled shrimp. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store salad ingredients and shrimp separately to maintain freshness. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg