Blackened Shrimp Salad

Name: Blackened Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp, patted dry; 2 tbsp blackening spice blend; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 avocado, diced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Juicy cajun-spiced shrimp seared to perfection served over crisp romaine lettuce, ripe avocado, and cherry tomatoes.

23 minEasyServes 4300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp, patted dry
2 tbsp blackening spice blend
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Toss 1 lb patted dry peeled and deveined raw shrimp with 2 tbsp blackening spice blend in a bowl until coated.
2

Whisk half of the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to make dressing.
3

Heat the remaining extra virgin olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat.
4

Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 120 degrees F.
5

Combine 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced avocado, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl.
6

Top salad with cooked shrimp and drizzle with dressing.

Questions

How long does Blackened Shrimp Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Blackened Shrimp Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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