Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Summer Shrimp Salad

Yes, this blog is about vegetarian recipes, but my husband loves shrimp, so I do make it (and eat it) sometimes. Yesterday was beautiful outside, and salad seemed perfect for dinner. This absolutely hit the spot! It is so light and fresh.

Shrimp
About 20 shrimp
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp orange juice and lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 ½ tsp chili powder

Salad
About 4 cups of lettuce of your choice. I used mixed greens
1 avocado, diced

Dressing
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice and orange juice
1 tbsp rice vinegar
Salt to taste

In a medium frying pan on medium/high heat, heat up olive oil. Add shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes. Add juices, garlic and chilli powder. Continue to cook for a couple of more minutes, or until shrimp are fully cooked.

In a large bowl, combine lettuce and avocado. Top with cooked shrimp and dressing. Toss well, and serve.