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Week of 4/13/15

Shrimp Fajita Salad
bell peppers / tomatoes / corn / Latin spices

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Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Shrimp Fajita Salad

Not gonna lie - this is totally inspired by Chipotle's fajita salad bowl but you can't get shrimp there! Enjoy this quick and flavorful salad and feel free to swap in whatever proteins you love.
Smarts: Double the saute and have them as wraps the next night.

Tags
Low Calorie, Minimal Heat Required, Quick and Easy, Entree Salad
Proteins
Shellfish
Cuisines
Latin
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Shrimp Fajita Salad:
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 lb
  • Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Paprika, smoked - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin - 1/4 tsp
  • Shallots - 1 bulb , sliced
  • Bell peppers, green - 1 , sliced
  • Bell peppers, red - 1 , sliced
  • Green onions - 2 stalks , sliced thinly
  • Lettuce, romaine - 1 head , chopped
  • Tomatoes, Roma - 3 , chopped
  • Corn kernels, frozen or canned - 1 cup , thawed or drained and rinsed
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Tortilla chips (opt) - 1 cup , crushed
Creamy Paprika Dressing:
  • Garlic - 1 clove , chopped
  • Vinegar, red wine - 3 Tbsp
  • Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
  • Sour cream - 1/4 cup (sub plain or Greek yogurt)
  • Paprika, smoked - 1/2 tsp
  • Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp

Prep

  1. Shrimp - Defrost, rinse, and pat dry. Toss with garlic powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, and some salt. (Can be done up 1 day ahead)

  2. Shallots / Bell Peppers / Green onions - Prep as directed (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)

  3. Prepare dressing - Mince garlic. Whisk garlic with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sour cream, paprika, and cooking oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  4. Romaine / Tomatoes / Tortilla chips (if using) - Prep as directed.

  5. Corn - Warm in microwave for frozen or drain and rinse for canned.

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Make

  1. Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then shallots to heated oil with a sprinkle of salt. Saute until softened, ~3 minutes.

  2. Next add shrimp and saute for another 3 minutes.

  3. Fold in peppers and toss for another 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  4. Assemble salads with romaine, tomatoes, corn and green onions. Toss with shrimp and peppers and dressing. Season to taste with salt, pepper, or more of the spices, and sprinkle crushed tortilla chips (if using) on top!

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