Fire Shrimp Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

Spice up your life with this fiery shrimp salad! A perfect appetizer or light entree, this recipe balances the intense heat of habanero peppers with the cool creaminess of a cilantro-lime yogurt dressing. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, this vibrant salad is sure to become a new favorite! Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 193.2 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fire Shrimp Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

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How to Make Fire Shrimp Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

  1. Mince 1-2 habanero peppers (adjust to your spice preference). Sauté 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  2. Add 1 pound of shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Place a handful of mixed greens (about 2 cups) on each serving plate. Top with 5-6 cooked shrimp per plate.
  5. Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing generously over the salad and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

20g

Carbs

1g