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Honey Lime Shrimp Salad with Mint Lime Dressing

Cheryl Lang
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • Juice of 1 small Lime
  • Zest of 1/2 the small Lime
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 handfuls of Lettuce any kind you prefer
  • 1/2 of an Avocado sliced
  • 1/2 of a medium-sized Cucumber sliced
  • 4-5 large Strawberries sliced
  • 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed Lime Juice
  • 2/3 cup Olive OIl
  • 9-10 Mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • If frozen, thaw the shrimp in cold water
  • While the shrimp are thawing, mix in a bowl the honey, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt and pepper
  • Once the shrimp are done thawing, mix the shrimp in with the honey lime marinade mixture until all the shrimp are fully coated
  • Cover the shrimp and place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes
  • Meanwhile prepare the salad
  • Prepare two handfuls of lettuce and place it into a salad bowl
  • Slice the avocados, cucumbers, and strawberries and mix them into the salad bowl with the lettuce
  • Then make the dressing by placing the 1/3 cup lime juice, 2/3 cup olive oil, and the mint leaves into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Place to the side until ready to use
  • After 20-30 minutes, take out the marinated shrimp from the fridge
  • Pour the shrimp and marinade into a medium non-stick frying pan
  • Turn the stove heat onto medium heat and cook the shrimp in the marinade for 2-3 minutes each side
  • Once shrimp are done cooking, let cool for five minutes before mixing them in with the salad
  • Toss the shrimp salad with the mint lime dressing
  • Serve and enjoy