Spicy Shrimp Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp Prep
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12 big shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails off
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1 to 2 teaspoons of blackening spice (adjust to how spicy you like it)
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1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
→ Salad Ingredients
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4 cups mixed greens or any lettuce combo you enjoy
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1 ripe avocado, cut into slices
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1/2 a cup of cooked corn kernels (grilled and fresh if you can)
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1/2 cup of pico de gallo
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1/2 cup of drained, rinsed black beans
→ Toppings and Extras
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Your pick of Honey Jalapeño, Creamy Cilantro Lime, or any dressing you like
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Optional lime slices for extra zing
# Instructions:
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Take the tails off your shrimp, peel, and devein them so they're easy to eat. Prep all the salad toppings since this is a quick dish to assemble.
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Set a big pan on medium-high heat and add your olive oil. While it warms up, sprinkle the blackening mix over both shrimp sides evenly. Once the oil's hot but not smoking, lay the shrimp out in the pan flat.
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Cook one side for about 2 minutes, letting it crust and turn pink. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they curl slightly and turn fully opaque. Watch closely to avoid rubbery shrimp!
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While the shrimp finishes cooking, split greens into two bowls or big plates. Place the beans, corn, avocado slices, and pico de gallo on top of the greens.
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Once cooked, scoop your shrimp straight onto the salad. The contrast of warm, crusted shrimp with cool veggies really makes this dish pop.
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Pour a dressing of your choice over the salad—Honey Jalapeño, Creamy Cilantro Lime, or something similar works great. Add lime wedges on the side if you like that fresh citrus boost. Serve it right away.
# Notes:
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This salad is super flexible—mix in extras like cotija cheese, radish slices, red onion, or cherry tomatoes for extra flavors.
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For a quicker version, thaw and dry pre-cooked shrimp, season them, and heat just enough to get that tasty crust.
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If you'd rather make your own blackening spice, it's usually paprika, cayenne, dried herbs like thyme and oregano, and garlic and onion powder.