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Shrimp Taco Salad

Name: Shrimp Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 envelope taco seasoning, divided; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons diced green or sweet red pepper; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (8 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

I created this main-dish salad to satisfy our family's love of shrimp. It has lots of contrasting textures, including firm taco-seasoned shrimp, crispy tortilla strips and hearty black beans. A convenient bag of salad greens cuts down on prep time, so I can have this meal ready in half an hour. -Ellen Morrell, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 envelope taco seasoning, divided
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons diced green or sweet red pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Place shrimp in a large bowl; sprinkle with half of the taco seasoning. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup oil, onion, vinegar, green pepper, garlic, coriander and sugar; set aside.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add tortilla chips; stir-fry until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning. In same skillet, cook and stir shrimp 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
In a large bowl, combine beans, salad greens, tomato, shrimp and tortilla strips. Just before serving, whisk dressing and pour over salad; sprinkle with cheese and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 383 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

Shrimp Taco Salad

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