Description
A vibrant and refreshing shrimp salad featuring tender shrimp marinated and cooked with an orange vinaigrette, served with mixed greens, avocado, mango, oranges, red onion, and red bell pepper. This salad combines citrusy, sweet, and savory flavors for a light and healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound raw medium sized shrimp
- 2 large oranges, juiced & zested
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Salad
- 8 ounces mixed greens
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 large oranges, peeled and segmented or sliced into wheels
- 1 mango, sliced and diced
- 1 avocado, sliced and diced
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: Zest 2 teaspoons of orange zest into a small bowl or jar. Add the juice from 2 large oranges, olive oil, rice vinegar, kosher salt, and minced garlic. Whisk or shake until all ingredients are well combined.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl and pour about half of the orange vinaigrette over them. Toss to coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 8 hours to let the flavors infuse.
- Store Remaining Vinaigrette: Keep the leftover vinaigrette in an airtight container in the fridge. Re-whisk before serving if needed.
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Decide to cook shrimp on the grill or stovetop. For grilling, preheat grill to high heat. For stovetop, preheat a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Fruits and Vegetables: Slice and dice the avocado and mango. Thinly slice the red onion and red bell pepper. Peel and segment or slice the remaining oranges into wheels by cutting off both ends, removing the peel carefully, then slicing or cutting segments.
- Cook the Shrimp: Cook shrimp on the preheated grill or stovetop pan for 3-4 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque, pink, and cooked through.
- Assemble the Salad: Place mixed greens into bowls, top with prepared fruits, vegetables, and cooked shrimp. Drizzle the remaining orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Marinating shrimp enhances flavor but can be done ahead for convenience.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Use fresh oranges for the best citrus flavor in the vinaigrette and salad.
- This salad is best enjoyed immediately once assembled to preserve freshness of greens and fruit.
