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Creamy Cajun Grilled Shrimp Salad
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13 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 30MINS

Creamy Cajun Grilled Shrimp Salad

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This flavor-packed Creamy Cajun Grilled Shrimp Salad is so delicious you won't stop making it. Paired with a creamy dressing, it's the perfect light dinner or appetizer for your table. Sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy greens make this salad so colorful and fresh. A new family favorite!
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This flavor-packed Creamy Cajun Grilled Shrimp Salad is so delicious you won't stop making it. Paired with a creamy dressing, it's the perfect light dinner or appetizer for your table. Sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy greens make this salad so colorful and fresh. A new family favorite!
30MINS
Total Time
$3.46
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Shrimp
12 oz
Medium Shrimp
peeled, deveined, and tail off, cleaned and patted dry
Cajun Seasoning
4 tsp
Cajun Seasoning
Oil
1 Tbsp
Oil
Sweet Corn Kernels
1 can
(8 oz)
Sweet Corn Kernels, drained
Salad Greens
4 1/2 cups
Salad Greens
Cherry Tomato
3/4 cup
Quartered Cherry Tomato
Salad Dressing
Avocado
1
Ripe Avocado, halved, pitted
Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup
Ranch Dressing
Lime
1
Lime, juiced
1 Tbsp of juice needed
Water
1 Tbsp
Water
Salt
as needed
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
480
Fat
34.2 g
Protein
21.2 g
Carbs
26.2 g
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step 1
In a medium bowl, mix the Cajun Seasoning (4 tsp) and Granulated Sugar (2 tsp) together. Add the Shrimp (12 oz) and toss to combine. Marinate for 5-10 minutes.
step 2
In a blender, blend the Avocado (1), Ranch Dressing (1/2 cup), 1 Tbsp of Lime (1), Water (1 Tbsp), Salt (as needed), and Ground Black Pepper (as needed) until combined. Set aside in the fridge until ready to eat.
step 3
In a grill pan, heat the Oil (1 Tbsp) over high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until opaque and slightly brown from caramelizing
step 4
In a large bowl, add the Salad Greens (4 1/2 cups), Cherry Tomato (3/4 cup), Sweet Corn Kernels (1 can), and drizzle with salad dressing. Mix until combined.
step 5
Place the shrimp on top of the salad. Serve.
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Tags
Appetizers
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Fish & Seafood
Healthy
Dinner
Salad
Shellfish
Vegetables
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