Southwestern Taco Salad with Grilled Gulf Shrimp

Declan Chapin

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

The Southwestern Taco Salad with Grilled Gulf Shrimp is a colorful blend of fresh greens, hearty black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and tangy dressing, crowned with perfectly grilled Gulf shrimp. This dish offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, showcasing the best of Southwestern cuisine and sustainable seafood.

Southwestern Taco Salad with Grilled Gulf Shrimp

Ingredients

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    • 2lb Wild Gulf Shrimp

    • ¼ cup olive oil

    • 1 tsp paprika

    • 1 tsp onion powder

    • 1 tsp garlic powder

    • ¼ tsp chili powder

    • salt & pepper

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    • 2 heads romaine lettuce

    • 3 husks grilled corn

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

    • 1 large avocado, sliced

    • 1 can black beans, strained and rinsed

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    • ½ mayo

    • ½ sour cream

    • ¼ cup buttermilk

    • ½ tsp onion powder

    • ½ tsp garlic powder

    • ¼ tsp ground cumin

    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

    • juice of 1 lime

    • 2 tsp cilantro

    Directions

    1. Thaw gulf shrimp, rinse, and pat dry.

    2. In a small bowl, combine the spices.

    3. Add gulf shrimp to a large bowl or ziploc bag. Toss in olive oil and spice mix. Let sit 5-15 minutes.

    4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

    5. While the grill heats, you can add the salad ingredients to a large bowl.

    6. To make the dressing, combine the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

    7. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2 minutes per side.

    8. Toss the salad with the homemade dressing, plate, and top with gulf shrimp and avocado.

    9. Enjoy!

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