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Zesty Shrimp Fajita Salad - Supper With Michelle

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Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
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Ingredients

For the Spice Blend:

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the shrimp and onion/bell pepper mixture:

  • ½ to 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and de-veined (the amount is up to you)
  • 1 lime, halved
  • A good drizzle of neutral cooking oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (I used half yellow and half red for a pop of color)
  • 1 small sweet onion, sliced

For the salad:

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, sliced
  • ¾ cup tomatoes, diced
  • ½ large large avocado, diced
  • ½ cup quesadilla shredded cheese, or a cheese of your choice
  • ½ cup corn, warmed

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Instructions

Make the spice blend:

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the spice blend and mix well together. Set to the side.

Prepare the shrimp and onion/bell peppers:

  • In a medium bowl, add the cleaned shrimp and sprinkle liberally with spice blend (leaving some for onion/bell pepper mixture). Squeeze half of the lime juice on to the shrimp, cover, and set in the fridge until ready to use.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, drizzle in the oil. Add in the bell pepper and onion and sprinkle a little of the spice blend on top and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes or until they are cooked to your liking. Once done, transfer them to a plate.
  • Using the same skillet (add a little more oil if needed), add in the shrimp and cook 4 to 6 minutes or so on each side until they are cooked entirely through and are slightly golden on the edges. Squeeze the other half of the lime onto the shrimp and remove the skillet from the heat.

Assemble the salad:

  • Assemble the salad on to a large platter or serving bowl starting with lettuce first. Add the other ingredients onto your salad. I like to do it similar to a Cobb Salad and make it all pretty like.
  • Serve with your favorite salad dressing and enjoy!
Calories: 204kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 569mg, Potassium: 614mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 5654IU, Vitamin C: 56mg, Calcium: 175mg, Iron: 2mg