Description
This Crunchy Shrimp Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring juicy, seasoned shrimp cooked to perfection on the stovetop, combined with crisp romaine lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Tossed in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt and lime dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of protein, crunch, and refreshing flavors, making it an ideal light lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Dressing
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, ensuring they are fully cooked through.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the vegetables. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine the flavors evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest taste or chill briefly before serving for a cooler and crisper salad.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess and richness.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance freshness and crunch.
- Store the dressing separately if preparing the salad in advance to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
