5 from 12 votes
Spicy Shrimp Salad
This Spicy Shrimp Salad features sautéed shrimp seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne, combined with fresh avocado, cilantro, and romaine lettuce. The salad is drizzled with a citrusy, spicy dressing made from olive oil, lime juice, and chili spices, creating a bright and mildly spicy dish with a fresh, crisp texture that works well for light meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce or other lettuce of choice
- DRESSING:
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS
- In a bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and pepper.
- Add in shrimp and toss to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium heat and saute shrimp 4-5 minutes or until cooked.
- Divide lettuce, cilantro and avocado onto 4 plates.
- Add a few shrimp to each plate.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together, the drizzle a little over each salad.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Potassium
424mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2550IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
12.3mg
(14%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2550IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 12.3mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.