Shrimp and Citrus Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Course

    Salad

Shrimp and Citrus Salad

This shrimp and citrus salad is easy, fresh, colorful, and healthy! It comes together quickly and makes a perfectly refreshing and delicious side salad or light main course.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound medium to large shrimp thawed & peeled (tails on optional)
  • Ice (for shrimp ice bath)
  • 1 ruby red grapefruit peeled & flesh broken into bite-size pieces
  • 2 mandarin oranges peeled & segmented (or use a few of the mini mandarins)
  • 1 head butter leaf lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
  • Large handful of arugula
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Dressing:

  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, prep your shrimp (ensure they're thawed), and add ice to a large bowl filled with water.
  3. Place the shrimp in the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn pink (don't overcook). Drain the shrimp and immediately plunge them into the ice bath.
  4. Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients. I suggest completely removing the grapefruit flesh from the skin, pith, and membrane because it's all fairly tough and bitter. I just use my hands to do this. 
  5. Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together (adjust ingredient quantities as needed according to your taste preferences).
  6. Drain the shrimp when the salad is ready to go and toss everything together. Add more salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • You could also add an avocado to this salad if desired. 
  • Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a side.
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