Summer Shrimp Salad with Bacon and Herb Dressing

Summer Shrimp Salad with Bacon and Herb Dressing. Full ingredient amounts, a printable recipe card and estimated nutrition per serving.

Mel’s Easy Kitchen

Summer Shrimp Salad with Bacon and Herb Dressing

A shrimp and bacon salad with a creamy lime and herb dressing.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Calories: 499

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 jalapeño seeds removed, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 1/2 cup avocado oil mayo
• 3/4 cup milk of choice
• 1 lime juiced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• pinch of salt
• 8 oz bacon chopped
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 pound deveined peeled raw shrimp
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1 head butter lettuce roughly torn
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 avocado sliced
• 2 ounces goat cheese or dairy-free goat-style cheese

Equipment

• Blender
• Mixing bowl
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Blend cilantro, jalapeño, dill, chives, mayonnaise, milk, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and a pinch of salt into a dressing.
2. Cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and drain, reserving a little fat in the pan. Toss shrimp with chili powder, the remaining garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and salt.
3. Cook shrimp in the hot pan until opaque and firm, about 2–3 minutes per side depending on size. Cook frozen corn according to its package and cool.
4. Divide lettuce, bell pepper, avocado, corn, bacon and shrimp among 4 plates. Add goat cheese and divide the dressing equally.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 13.8gProtein: 28.8gFat: 37.7gFiber: 4.5g

Notes

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy and representative package labels; per stated serving. Brands and portion weights change the result.

Nutrition uses 4 equal portions, all the dressing, whole milk and about 61 g cooked drained bacon from 1/2 lb raw. Retained bacon fat and milk choices change the estimate.

For gluten-free preparation, check all packaged ingredient labels, including broth, seasonings and toppings.

Inspired by Juli.

This version contains dairy because it uses whole milk and goat cheese.

Cheese options: Choose the dairy-free cheese if needed, and check the other ingredients for your dietary needs. Nutrition shown uses the original dairy cheese; another product changes the estimate. Flavor, texture and melting can vary by product.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow, covered container within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F). Keep at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days, or freeze. Follow any shorter storage limit on opened ingredients. Store crisp toppings and dressing separately where possible; add avocado just before serving.

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