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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa

Published: June 27, 2017Updated: May 16, 2022Author: Jenn Laughlin

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa is a Summer celebration on a plate!

Zesty Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa

With Tropical Storm Cindy’s doom and gloom behind us, I’m ready for some sun and fun! I’m talking beach bum status, backyard picnics, veggie garden raiding, and al fresco eats galore.

#letsdothis

Today we’re launching the blog into full blown Summer celebration mode with this scrumptious Summer Shrimp Salad.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa

:: gluten-free :: dairy-free :: pescatarian ::

I am hopelessly head over heels for this fresh summer salad!

The tender seasoned shrimp and veggies taste downright magical sprinkled with sweet strawberry lime salsa, which acts like the most delightful dressing for this easy peasy salad!

I seriously cannot wait for y’all to try it!

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa is a Summer celebration on a plate!

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Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Keyword: Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad

Prep Time: 14

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

½ green bell pepper
½ orange bell pepper
1 ear fresh corn, husked (skip for paleo)
1 TBSP butter or your favorite healthy oil
10-12 oz fresh shrimp, cleaned + raw*
1 tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp salt
1/8-1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lime halved
veggies drizzle oil
¼ tsp salt
3-4 oz fresh salad greens (spring mix, romaine, etc)

STRAWBERY SALSA

5-7 ripe strawberries
1 jalapeño
¼ cup minced red onion
½ lime, juiced
1 tsp avocado oil
fresh cilantro, to taste
⅛ tsp of salt (optional)

Instructions

First make your salsa. Hull and chop strawberries and combine with minced onion. Remove stem, seeds, and ribs from jalapeño, mince, then add to your salsa. Add juice of half a lime, a drizzle of evoo or avocado oil, and as much fresh cilantro as you’d like! Toss to combine and season to taste if desired.
Chop your bell peppers and use a chef’s knife to cut the corn kernels from the cob.
Heat a 3.5 quart Lagostina sauté pan to medium-high heat and sauté veggies in a tiny drizzle of oil or butter until tender.
Transfer veggies to a bowl and deglaze the pan with the juice of half a lime. Add 1 TBSP butter to the pan.
Once butter is bubbling, add your shrimp and spices (paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper) and cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, approx 4-5 minutes. Stirring occasionally for even cooking/coating.
Return your veggies to the pan and garnish the dish with fresh cilantro (as much or as little as you’d like!) and lime wedges.
Serve atop a bed of leafy greens and top with your fresh strawberry salsa. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe yields 2 large salads or 4 side salads.

* Using frozen shrimp? Fabulous! Simply defrost and you’re good to go. You can also choose to use tail-on or tail off depending on preference and availability. Either works great!

** Feel free to use one whole bell pepper, any color of your choosing!

Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 357mg, Sodium: 1852mg, Potassium: 555mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 2177IU, Vitamin C: 118mg, Calcium: 222mg, Iron: 4mg

Did you make this recipe?I want to see! Tag @peasandcrayons on Instagram and Facebook!

If you get a chance to try this Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad let me know!

You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations! I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

Since first making this sassy shrimp salad, I’ve become even more heads over heels in love with it.

The strawberry salsa has become a favorite for topping fish tacos, seared salmon, and as the most amazing dip for tortilla chips and/or cinnamon sugar dusted pita chips.

YES PLEASE!

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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.

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