Name: Blackened Shrimp Salad with Mango Vinaigrette (Whole30)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, deveined. peeled (optional but suggested); 1-2 tbsp tbsp blackened seasoning; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 2 C Spinach; 2 C mixed greens; 1 cucumber, sliced into ribbons; 1 carrot, thinly spiced; 1/4 watermelon radish, thinly sliced; 2 avocados, cut into wedges; 3 mangoes (1.5 for the dressing, 1.5 for the salad); 1/2 small shallot, diced; Juice from 3 limes (or any combination of lemon, lime, and orange); 2 tbsp rice wine or champagne vinegar; 1/2 C olive oil; 1/4-1/2 tsp. salt, to taste; 1/4 tsp pepper

Description

This Blackened Shrimp Salad with Mango Vinaigrette is colorful, the flavors are bright, and the shrimp is delicious.

Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, deveined. peeled (optional but suggested)
1-2 tbsp tbsp blackened seasoning
2 tbsp avocado oil

2 C Spinach
2 C mixed greens
1 cucumber, sliced into ribbons
1 carrot, thinly spiced
1/4 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
2 avocados, cut into wedges
3 mangoes (1.5 for the dressing, 1.5 for the salad)

1/2 small shallot, diced
Juice from 3 limes (or any combination of lemon, lime, and orange)
2 tbsp rice wine or champagne vinegar
1/2 C olive oil
1/4-1/2 tsp. salt, to taste
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Season shrimp: make sure the shrimp is dry and toss with blackened seasoning. Preheat cast iron skillet to medium high.
Prepare Vinaigrette: In a blender, combine 1.5 diced mango, shallot, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pulse till smooth.
Cook shrimp in 2 tbsp of avocado oil on medium heat. ~5 minutes
Put everything together. Place mixed greens in a large bowl and top with cucumbers, carrots, watermelon radishes, remaining diced mango, and avocado wedges. Pile shrimp in the middle and serve dressing on the side!

Keywords: salad, summer, bbq, shrimp, cajun