Mexican Spicy Shrimp Salald Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with this vibrant Mexican Spicy Shrimp Salad! Inspired by a contest entry, this recipe has been elevated with my favorite ingredients for a zesty, flavorful dish. Perfectly cooked shrimp are tossed in a smoky chile vinaigrette (Recipe #382073) and served atop a bed of fresh spinach. A quick and easy weeknight meal that's bursting with authentic Mexican flavors!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 166.8 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Spicy Shrimp Salald

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How to Make Mexican Spicy Shrimp Salald

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chile de arbol (crushed), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, place 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined).
  4. Generously salt and pepper the shrimp.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the shrimp.
  6. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  7. Roast for 4-5 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Do not overcook!
  8. In a large bowl, place 5 ounces of fresh spinach. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of smoked chile vinaigrette (Recipe #382073) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Divide the seasoned spinach among 4 plates.
  10. Arrange 6 shrimp around each plate and drizzle with additional vinaigrette.
  11. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g