Cajun Style Shrimp Salad
Get ready to spice up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Cajun Style Shrimp Salad! This recipe features juicy, pan-seared shrimp coated in bold Cajun seasoning, paired with a refreshing medley of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumbers. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey Dijon dressing, this salad delivers the perfect balance of smoky heat and tangy sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an ideal option for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a healthy meal prep idea. Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and a kick of spice, this Cajun shrimp salad is both satisfying and effortlessly delicious. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful twist on wholesome eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad greens and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with the cooked shrimp and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cajun Style Shrimp Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 577 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 776 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
