Description
Blackened Shrimp Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the bold flavors of blackened shrimp with the creamy tang of feta, briny kalamata olives, and tender artichoke hearts. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch, this salad is not just satisfying but also a feast for the eyes with its colorful ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta
- Juice of ½–1 lemon
- 2–3 teaspoons blackening seasoning
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together red wine vinegar, crumbled feta, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cut tomatoes into wedges and marinate them in a small bowl with some vinaigrette.
- Season the shrimp with blackening seasoning in a large bowl.
- Cook shrimp in a hot skillet with olive oil for about 1–2 minutes on each side until pink and curled.
- Assemble your salad by layering romaine lettuce topped with artichokes, feta cheese, olives, marinated tomatoes, and blackened shrimp. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg