This Shrimp Taco Salad is a vibrant, healthy, and satisfying meal packed with seasoned shrimp, fresh vegetables, crunchy tortilla strips, and a creamy lime dressing.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:6 minutes
Total Time:21 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:Pan-Seared
Cuisine:Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 small garlic clove, minced
Instructions
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and garlic to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
Add the cooked shrimp and toss gently with the dressing.
Top with tortilla strips and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayo.