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taco shrimp salad

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

A great recipe for those lazy days when your looking for something good for lunch, or maybe your serving lunch for guest.

(1 rating)
yield 2 / 4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For taco shrimp salad

  • 1 lb
    uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1
    env taco seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 c
    plus 3 t olive oil, divided
  • 1 sm
    onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    diced green or sweet red pepper
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 3
    (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 8 oz
    package ready-to-serve salad greens
  • 1 md
    tomato, chopped
  • 8 oz
    can black beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 md
    avocado, cleaned, cut into slices
  • 2 c
    ( 8 oz ) finely shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

How To Make taco shrimp salad

  • 1
    Place shrimp in bowl; sprinkle with half the taco seasoning; set aside.
  • 2
    In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup oil, onion, vinegar, green pepper, garlic, coriander and sugar; set aside.
  • 3
    In a skillet, stir fry tortilla strips in remaining oil; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning. In same skillet, sauté shrimp for 8-10 minutes or until pink.
  • 4
    In large bowl, combine salad greens, tomato, beans, shrimp and tortilla strips. Drizzle with dressing. Add avocado, sprinkle with cheese; toss
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