Island Shrimp Salad
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this vibrant Island Shrimp Salad, a dish that’s as refreshing as it is flavorful. Packed with juicy shrimp seasoned with a hint of paprika, this salad is layered with a medley of crisp mixed greens, sweet mango, tangy pineapple, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant cherry tomatoes. A drizzle of zesty lime-honey dressing ties everything together, while a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes and fresh cilantro offers a delightful island-inspired finishing touch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this healthy and colorful recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a stunning dinner centerpiece. Whether you're craving a taste of the tropics or looking for a healthy seafood salad, this recipe delivers freshness and flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 150 grams Mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 medium Mango (ripe, diced)
- 1 cup Pineapple (fresh, diced)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Coconut flakes (toasted, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create the dressing. Set aside.
Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base.
Top the greens with diced mango, pineapple, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cooked shrimp.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad evenly.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro and toasted coconut flakes on top as a garnish.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, or serve with the dressing drizzled on top for a beautiful presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical island-inspired shrimp salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 976 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 2205 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.5 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.4 mcg | 112% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3145 mg | 67% | |
*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.
