Name: Blackened Shrimp Salad with Chicken Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds shrimp (peeled); 4 cups spring salad greens; 16 petite heirloom tomatoes (halved); 3 hard-boiled eggs (quartered); 6 slices turkey bacon (cooked and chopped); ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; ¼ cup chicken broth vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 dashes hot sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin (ground); 1 teaspoon oregano (dried); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Blackened Shrimp Salad with Chicken Vinaigrette, a perfect dish for summer gatherings or light dinners. This enticing salad features perfectly seasoned blackened shrimp atop a bed of fresh spring greens, complemented by a zesty vinaigrette made with chicken broth and lemon juice. Heirloom tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs add a colorful touch, while crunchy turkey bacon gives it a satisfying twist. Not only is this dish visually appealing, but it’s also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious option for any meal. Prepare to delight your taste buds with this refreshing, easy-to-make salad that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ pounds shrimp (peeled)
4 cups spring salad greens
16 petite heirloom tomatoes (halved)
3 hard-boiled eggs (quartered)
6 slices turkey bacon (cooked and chopped)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup chicken broth vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
3 dashes hot sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

Instructions

Cook turkey bacon until crispy; set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together garlic, Dijon mustard, chicken broth vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and olive oil for the vinaigrette.
Coat shrimp with blackening seasoning made from chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, dark brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet; cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until blackened.
Toss greens with vinaigrette in a large bowl.
Top dressed greens with heirloom tomatoes, quartered eggs, turkey bacon chunks, and blackened shrimp.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 510
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 29g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: For added flavor depth, marinate shrimp in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking. Customize your salad by adding avocado or bell peppers. Chill the assembled salad for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.