Topsail Island Shrimp Summer Salad Recipes

ISLAND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, allspice, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Whisk in the lime juice, molasses, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Lightly spray the broiler pan with cooking spray.
• Let the marinade drip off the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the broiler pan.
• Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes. Turn over and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, gently toss the salad greens, bell pepper, and pineapple.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, reserved pineapple juice, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Drizzle over the salad greens. Toss to combine. Top with the shrimp.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 138
• Total Fat: 1.0g
• Saturated: 0.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
• Monounsaturated: 0.0g
• Cholesterol: 168mg
• Sodium: 362mg
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 11g
• Protein: 19g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1 Carbohydrate
• 3 Very Lean Meat

SUMMER GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, maple seasoning, and lemon juice in a glass bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.
• Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Grill until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skewers and set aside.
• Place mixed greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Lay cucumber, corn, tomato, red onion, and avocado in sections on top of the greens. Pile the grilled shrimp in the center of the salad. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.