Tropical Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Fresh Citrus Dressing

Name: Tropical Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Fresh Citrus Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 120 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined; 50 g fresh baby spinach leaves; 70 g ripe mango diced; 40 g red bell pepper thinly sliced; 30 ml fresh orange juice; 15 ml fresh lime juice; 10 ml extra virgin olive oil; 5 ml honey; 1 piece garlic clove minced; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper ground

Fresh tropical shrimp and spinach salad with mango and citrus dressing, perfect for a light and healthy meal.

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Enjoy a fresh tropical shrimp and spinach salad with a zesty citrus dressing. Quick, healthy, and perfect for light meals or summer days.

Recipe Details

Prep time

15m

Cook time

10m

Rest time

Total time

25m

Ingredients

Servings:

120 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
50 g fresh baby spinach leaves
70 g ripe mango diced
40 g red bell pepper thinly sliced
30 ml fresh orange juice
15 ml fresh lime juice
10 ml extra virgin olive oil
5 ml honey
1 piece garlic clove minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

Caribbean

Instructions

Rinse the raw shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 5 ml of olive oil.
Add the minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, honey, remaining olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to make the citrus dressing.
Rinse and dry the fresh baby spinach leaves thoroughly.
Dice the ripe mango and thinly slice the red bell pepper.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, diced mango, and sliced red bell pepper.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl.
For the fresh citrus dressing over the salad ingredients.
Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve the tropical shrimp and spinach salad immediately for best freshness.

Tips

Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
Make sure to dry the spinach leaves well to avoid watery salad.
Adjust honey in dressing to taste for sweetness balance.

Serving Suggestions

crusty whole grain bread
chilled white wine
light sparkling water with lime

This tropical shrimp and spinach salad is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for warm days or light meals. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients!