Tex-Mex Shrimp Salad Bowls
Tex-Mex Shrimp Salad Bowls are one of our favorite shrimp dinners. This meal-in-a-bowl features spicy shrimp and fresh veggies, topped with a Creamy Cilantro Dressing. We love these bowls for several reasons. First of all, I love that I can make this complete meal in thirty minutes. Secondly, I like that I can make this meal ahead of time. In fact, I often make this meal the day before I want to serve it. Finally, we all love the fresh and spicy flavor in these bowls.
The Equipment I Used
- A Food Processor- Ususally I use a food processor to make the dressing. But, sometimes I just chop my cilantro really fine by hand.
- Big Bowls- I like to serve this salad in large, individual bowls.
- A Grill Pan-I like to make my shrimp on a grill pan. But, you can also make them in a nonstick skillet.
The Ingredients Needed for Tex-Mex Shrimp Salad Bowls
- Shrimp- I always use Gulf shrimp, since I think they have the best flavor. I actually prefer to buy the frozen shrimp.
- Spices- Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt add lots of great flavor to the shrimp.
- Cilantro- Fresh cilantro is the basis for the creamy dressing. Be sure to wash your cilantro really well.
- Jalapeno- Just a little bit of jalapeno adds great flavor. Be sure to remove the seeds and membranes.
- Mayonnaise- I like Hellman’s brand mayonnaise.
- Buttermilk- Whole milk buttermilk is my favorite.
- Lime Juice- Taste your dressing, and add more lime juice if you think it needs it.
- Lettuce- I used baby lettuce, but you could also use chopped romaine.
- Cucumber- I like to use the English cucumbers that don’t need to be peeled.
- Monterey Jack Cheese- You could also use cheddar cheese.
How I Made my Shrimp Bowls
- First, I grilled my shrimp. It’s important to cook the shrimp all the way through.
- Next, I made the dressing. Be sure to taste the dressing. It might need more lime or salt.
- Finally, I topped the lettuce with all the veggies and the shrimp and served the bowls. I served the dressing on the side.
If you like shrimp, you need to try these fresh and delicous Tex-Mex Shrimp Salad Bowls.
Tex-Mex Shrimp Salad Bowls
A bed of baby greens topped with spicy shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and Monterey Jack cheese. All topped with a Creamy Cilantro Dressing.
Ingredients
For the Tex-Mex Shrimp Salad Bowls:
- 1 pound large Gulf Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. each chili powder. garlic powder, kosher salt and ground cumin
- 4 cups baby lettuce
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, cut in half inch cubes
- ½ cup red onion, sliced
- 1 lime, cut in wedges
For the Creamy Cilantro Dressing:
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp. minced jalapeno
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. whole milk buttermilk
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the spices and salt. Heat a grill pan on high heat and brush it with the oil. Grill the shrimp on both sides, until they're cooked through, for about five minutes. Remove to a plate and chill.
- Next make the Creamy Cilantro Dressing: Place the cilantro and jalapeno in a food processor and process until they're finally chopped. Or finely chop them by hand. Add the rest of the ingredients and process or stir unitl well blended.
- Divide the greens between four bowls. Top with the rest of the Shrimp Bowl ingredients. Serve along with the dressing.
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