INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
16 large shrimp deveined
2 teaspoons blackened seasoning below
6 cups spring mix or your favorite lettuce
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
3 large green onions, sliced
1/4 cup red onion. sliced
2 mini cucumbers, sliced
Blackening Seasoning (This makes a big batch)
3 tablespoon paprika
3 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sea salt
2 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Citrus Herb Dressing
2/3 LIGHT Olive Oil (I use light because it is less bitter)
1/ minced shallot
3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried chives
INSTRUCTIONS:
Blackened Shrimp Salad
Grill shrimp: Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Thaw the shrimp (if frozen). Marinate the shrimp by placing in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and blackening season. Add the shrimp to skewers. Place them on the grill and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until bright pink and cooked through.
Make Dressing: Add in the shallot, olive oil, Dijon mustard vinegar, lemon juice and orange juice to a high speed blender. Blend on high speed 20 seconds. Pour the dressing into a jar and add in the salt, pepper, basil, oregano and chives. Mix together with a spoon until combined.
Assemble: To assemble the salad fill three bowls with mixed greens of choice. Top with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red and green onions, cucumbers and a shrimp skewer.
Serve: Drizzle with my homemade Citrus Herb Dressing and enjoy!
Citrus Herb Dressing
Blend: Add in the shallot, olive oil, Dijon mustard vinegar, lemon juice and orange juice to a high speed blender. Blend on high speed 20 seconds.
Mix in herbs: Pour the dressing into a jar and add in the salt, pepper, basil, oregano and chives. Mix together with a spoon until combined.
Seasoning
Combine all ingredients to a jar and mix together with a spoon until combined. Store in your pantry with a lid.