Jivin Jerk Shrimp Salad
Elevate your salad game with this tropical-inspired Jivin Jerk Shrimp Salad, a vibrant medley of bold Caribbean flavors and fresh, wholesome ingredients. Succulent shrimp are seasoned with zesty jerk spices and pan-seared to perfection, then paired with a refreshing mix of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet mango, creamy avocado, and crunchy red bell peppers. A tangy lime-honey vinaigrette, infused with garlic and a hint of cilantro, ties it all together, creating a salad that’s equal parts fiery, tangy, and sweet. Ready in just 25 minutes, this nutritious and flavorful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or a light, crowd-pleasing lunch. Packed with keywords like "jerk shrimp," "tropical salad," and "lime vinaigrette," this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the islands!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with jerk seasoning and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced mango, sliced avocado, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Top the salad with the cooked jerk shrimp.
Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical-inspired Jivin Jerk Shrimp Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 5966 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.6 g | ||
| Protein | 123.8 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 602 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 4066 mg | 87% | |
*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.
