Easy Southwest Shrimp Salad Recipe

We all know boring tuna salad. While tuna salad is traditionally delicious, my Easy Southwest Shrimp Salad Recipe is even better than the classic seafood salad! First, I like to use flavors that remind me of the southwest, such as corn, tomato, and cilantro. Cook your shrimp and then mix together with light mayo, Greek yogurt, and lime juice. Then, mix everything together and serve immediately. Your family will love the innovation! This amazing Easy Southwest Shrimp Salad Recipe will be the best seafood salad you have ever tasted.

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Is Shrimp a Healthy Part of Your Diet?

Shrimp is a low-calorie, high-protein option in your diet. They contain antioxidants that your body thrives on. Shrimp, like other healthy seafood, contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which are the “good” fats that our bodies need. Humans do not produce “good” fats on their own, so eating seafood and avocados are great sources of those nutrients. Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent heart disease and other cardiovascular issues.

Shrimp is a great go-to meal that can be done in under 30 minutes. For more shrimp recipes, try my Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Recipe!

Ingredients in Easy Southwest Shrimp Salad

• corn
• medium shrimp
• salt
• black pepper
• light mayonnaise
• plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
• Roma tomatoes
• cilantro
• lime juice

How to Make Easy Southwest Shrimp Salad

Heat a large nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the corn, cooking for 5-7 minutes, rotating to brown all sides.

Remove the corn from the grill pan and set aside to cool.

Raise the heat to medium-high and coat the skillet or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add it to the grill pan, cooking for about 1 minute on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.

Remove the shrimp from the heat and set aside to cool.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and yogurt.

Cut the kernels off of the cob and add them to the mixing bowl, along with the tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice.

Cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add it to the mixing bowl. Toss gently to evenly combine, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Easy Southwest Shrimp Salad Recipe

Created by: Brooke Farmer

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

4 servings

This creamy salad features freshly cooked shrimp, corn, tomato, cilantro, and a simple dressing that is super flavorful and perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.

Ingredients

 

• 1 ear of corn, husk removed
• 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• juice of 1 lime

Instructions

• Heat a large nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the corn, cooking for 5-7 minutes, rotating to brown all sides.
• Remove the corn from the grill pan and set aside to cool.
• Raise the heat to medium-high and coat the skillet or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add it to the grill pan, cooking for about 1 minute on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
• Remove the shrimp from the heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and yogurt.
• Cut the kernels off of the cob and add them to the mixing bowl, along with the tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice.
• Cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add it to the mixing bowl. Toss gently to evenly combine, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

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