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Grilled Shrimp

A delicious and healthy grilled shrimp recipe with fresh citrus and herbs.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 pcs navel oranges (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 large Hass avocado (sliced thin)
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp minced shallots
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the orange juice from one of the oranges, lemon juice, olive oil, shallots, kosher salt, and black pepper in a container with a tight-fitting lid and shake it vigorously to combine.
  2. Reserve half of the vinaigrette for dressing the salad and pour the remaining into a medium nonreactive bowl.
  3. Put the shrimp in the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss; let sit for about 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare your outdoor grill or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through and opaque, about 1.5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  6. Divide baby greens on four plates, top with sliced fennel, oranges, avocados, and shrimp.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, about 2 tbsp per salad.

Notes

Enjoy this flavorful and fresh grilled shrimp salad as a light lunch or dinner.