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    Home » Recipes » Fish and Seafood

    Grilled Shrimp Garden Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing

    By: Kim Peterson · Posted: May 31, 2019 · Updated: May 24, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Grilled Shrimp Garden Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing is a delicious, summery entree salad that's quick, easy and perfect any day of the week! It's loaded with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and succulent shrimp lightly coated in an Asian-inspired dressing.

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    Grilled Shrimp Garden Salad w/ Sesame Lime Dressing - a delicious, summery salad loaded with fresh greens, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and succulent shrimp!

    Why You'll Love this Salad

    After splurging on some heavier barbecue over Memorial Day Weekend, I was ready for something lighter and this super tasty salad was an ideal solution. It's a great combo of flavor and texture that's a cinch to whip up and perfect for summer al fresco dining.

    How to Make It

    Before grilling the shrimp, I coated them in a mixture of chili-garlic sauce, paprika and cumin (s&p too of course) for a little kick but nothing too spicy. Dial the heat up or down as you like! The grill adds some extra smoky flavor but you can always pan sear or oven roast these beauties to perfection too. Cooking times for the different methods are provided in the recipe.

    Grilled Shrimp Garden Salad served in large ceramic bowl

    The dressing is a simple blend of lime juice, zest, sesame oil, soy sauce and honey. It was well suited to complement the flavors of the salad ingredients without overpowering. Plus you can make it days in advance to have on hand.

    The beauty of salads is their versatility so feel free to add and mix up as many seasonal fruits and veggies as you like. Enjoy! Cheers to summer, friends!!

    Close up of Grilled Shrimp

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    Grilled Shrimp Garden Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing

    Such a delicious, summery salad loaded with fresh greens, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and succulent shrimp lightly coated in an Asian-inspired dressing!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American, Seafood
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Kim Peterson

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowls
    • Reversible cast iron griddle

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp (21-25 ct), peeled, deveined
    • 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 ears corn , husked
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • 8 ounces mixed baby greens or romaine lettuce
    • 2 tablespoons each fresh mint and parsley , plus extra for garnish
    • 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes , halved
    • ⅓ English cucumber , thinly sliced
    • 1 avocado , halved, peeled, pitted, cut into thin slices
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

    Dressing

    • 1 lime , zested
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • 1 ½ tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey

    Instructions

    Salad

    • Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Toss shrimp with chili-garlic sauce, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper until evenly coated. (Can be prepped 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
    • Thread shrimp onto skewers* or use a grilling pan to cook. Set aside.
    • Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
    • Brush corn with vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Grill corn 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and tent with foil to keep warm.
    • Grill shrimp** skewers 3-4 minutes per side if using skewers. Cook 5-6 minutes until opaque in the center if using a pan.
    • When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut off the kernels.
    • Toss greens, mint and parsley in a large bowl and lightly coat with some of the dressing.
    • Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and corn over greens. Drizzle a little more dressing over top.
    • Garnish with sesame seeds and extra herbs. Pass extra dressing separately when serving. Enjoy!

    Dressing

    • Whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Notes

    *If using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them at least 30 minutes.
    **Rather not grill? Pan sear 2-3 minutes per side on a cast iron griddle, or roast on a large sheet pan at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until just opaque in the center.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1204IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 115mg
    Tried this recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @giveitsomethyme or tag #giveitsomethyme!

    *Recipe generously adapted from Bon Appétit, August 2005

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    Comments

    1. Chelsey says

      May 31, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Such a yummy salad! Loving all of the veggies and grilled shrimp, and that Sesame Lime Dressing sounds so good!

      Reply
    2. Alexandra Shunk says

      May 31, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      This salad looks SO refreshing! I love the added smoke flavor that grilling adds! And since shrimp is my favorite food, I def would devour this!!

      Reply
      • Kim Peterson says

        May 31, 2019 at 1:10 pm

        Love all the grilling too this time of year! This is definitely up your alley, Aleka!

        Reply
    3. Haley Seymour says

      May 31, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Looks SO DELICIOUS!! Wow can’t wait to try this one. Love love love salads like this!

      Reply
      • Kim Peterson says

        May 31, 2019 at 1:09 pm

        Thanks Haley!! It's a keeper! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jas @ All that's Jas says

      May 31, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      My husband would kill for this salad, lol. He could eat shrimp every day, especially grilled. The sesame lime dressing sounds delicious and refreshing, perfect for the summer garden salad!

      Reply
      • Kim Peterson says

        May 31, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Thanks so much Jas! We eat a lot of shrimp around here too and grilled is my favorite. The dressing would be a great marinade too!

        Reply

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