
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
When it's hot outside and you want something light and fresh to eat, this quick shrimp salad with tangy ginger-lime dressing can't be beat. Just marinate the shrimp while you whisk together the simple dressing. Pop the shrimp under the broiler for a few minutes until they're a little charred. While they cook, toss the rest of the salad ingredients in a big bowl with the dressing. Top with the shrimp and dinner's ready! Thirty-minute meals are wonderful, aren't they?
Here are more of my favorite shrimp recipes to make all summer (and beyond!), plus a handful of other delicious dinner salads to try.
Can you use frozen shrimp in shrimp salad?
Absolutely. I love stashing a bag of shrimp in my freezer for easy meals just like this! Just be sure to thaw it before marinating.
Can you make ginger-lime dressing ahead of time?
Sure! This dressing can be whisked together up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give it a good shake before using.
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Ingredients
Shrimp
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dressing and Salad
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 lb. mixed salad greens
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes
Directions
- Step 1For the shrimp: Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and garlic in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp to the bag and seal. Let marinate at least 5 minutes and up to 15 minutes.
- Step 2For the dressing: Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger and jalapeño in a small bowl.
- Step 3Preheat the broiler. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan and broil until opaque, pink and slightly charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and let cool slightly, saving any juices on the baking sheet.
- Step 4For the salad: In a large bowl, toss the salad greens and tomatoes with about three-quarters of the dressing. Arrange the shrimp on top and drizzle with the remaining dressing and any juices from the baking sheet.
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