Grilled Mexican Shrimp Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Mexican Shrimp Salad, a delicious blend of smoky grilled shrimp, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this nutritious salad is ready in under 30 minutes and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Impress your family or guests with this colorful dish that showcases the best of fresh ingredients!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced thinly; mix of colors recommended)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, and chopped cilantro to create the marinade.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss until well coated. Let sit for about 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque.
- In a separate pan over medium heat, sauté sliced bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled shrimp with sautéed bell peppers and garnish with additional chopped cilantro.
- For the dressing, mix Greek yogurt with extra lime juice and taco seasoning to taste. Drizzle over salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg