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Shrimp Taco Salad

Shrimp Taco Salad ~ today's main course salad is just about as inviting as a salad can get with jumbo Mexican spiced grilled shrimp, homemade tortilla strips, house pickled red onions, and all the fixings on a bed of zesty red cabbage slaw.  You're not going to want dinner to end.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 727 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

shrimp
  • 1/2 pound extra large shrimp tail on
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning recipe below
salad
  • 1 small head red cabbage cored and finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup yogurt (or sour cream)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 avocado sliced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onions
  • 1 bunch small spring onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup finely sliced radishes
  • 1/4 cup black olives
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Cojita cheese
taco seasoning (mix together)
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and taco seasoning. Heat a pan over medium heat and grill the shrimp just until they are cooked through and curl. Set aside.
  2. Whisk the mayo and yogurt or sour cream with the lime and seasoning and toss with the shredded cabbage. Layer the cabbage in the bottom of your salad bowl.
  3. Arrange the shrimp, avocado, tortilla strips, onions, spring onions, radishes, olives, and crumbled cheese over the surface. Serve with the extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 727kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 321mg (107%) Sodium 1795mg (75%) Potassium 1511mg (43%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 5449IU (109%) Vitamin C 256mg (284%) Calcium 545mg (55%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 727

% Daily Value*

Calories 727kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 321mg 107%
Sodium 1795mg 75%
Potassium 1511mg 32%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 5449IU 109%
Vitamin C 256mg 284%
Calcium 545mg 55%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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