Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
(from DGangloff5547’s recipe box)
Source: Everyday Food
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Salad
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1lb med shrimp
- coarse salt/pepper
- 1/2 small white onion diced small
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4c fresh lime juice( 2 limes)
- 1/4c packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 head bibb or boston lettuce, leaves separated
- 2 med carrots peeled and shredded
Directions
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In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp oil over med-high season shrimp wiht s/p. Add to skillet and cook until opaque throughout 5 min, transfer to a plate.
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To skillet add 1 tsp oil and onion and cook stir occasionally until translucent. Add garlic, cumin and cayenne, cook until fragrant 1 min. Remove skillett from heat. Add shrimp toss to combine.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp oil, lime juice and cilantro. Season s/p. Divide lettuce among 4 plates, top with shrimp, carrots, cilantro leaves and drizzle with dressing.