grilled shrimp summer salad

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Jul 7, 2022

Packed with fresh ingredients, this colorful dish is absolutely delicious. It’s summer on a plate!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 4 Min
method Grill
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or any other flavorless oils
  • 1 tablespoon honey (substitute agave nectar)
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • BASTING SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter
  • 1 teaspoon fish rub
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce like frank's chili lime®
  • SALAD
  • 12 to 15 large shrimps, deveined
  • 4 cups lettuce (green leaf or romaine)
  • 1/2 cup english cucumber, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced (lyonnaise cut)
  • 1 large mango, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
  • 4 lime wedges, for garnish

How To Make grilled shrimp summer salad

  • Step 1
    DRESSING:
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients. Whisk until combined; taste and adjust if necessary.
  • Step 3
    Cover and transfer to the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Step 4
    BASTING SAUCE:
  • Step 5
    Later on, in another small bowl, add clarified butter, fish rub and hot sauce. Whisk the ingredients until well blended and set aside.
  • Step 6
    SALAD:
  • Step 7
    Skewer the shrimp one end at a time, leaving some space in between so they grill evenly.
  • Step 8
    Brush the basting sauce on both sides of the shrimp making sure they’re well coated; set aside.
  • Step 9
    Prep the avocado and place the cubes in a bowl. Sprinkle on ½ tbsp. lime juice and toss to coat to prevent from browning.
  • Step 10
    Preheat grill to 500ºF/260ºC.
  • Step 11
    Before barbecuing, assemble the salad. Place lettuce on serving plates then cucumber, red pepper, red onions, mango and avocado.
  • Step 12
    Place the skewers on the preheated barbecue, close the lid and grill for 2 minutes per side.
  • Step 13
    When they’re done, place them on top of the salad, drizzle on some dressing and add peanuts. Sprinkle on fresh chopped parsley and garnish with a lime wedge per plate.
  • Step 14
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/uJd7963OF48

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