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Mexican Shrimp Salad

A refreshing salad for the hot summer days!  This is spicy Mexican shrimp salad loaded with minced onions, herby cilantro, ripe tomatoes, and of course, a deliciously seasoned shrimp!

 #Mexican #Shrimp #Salad

Ingredients:

shrimp:

• 1  pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder AND sugar
• 1 tablespoon Mexican hot sauce (sriracha or Louisiana works too will work too but use less for less heat!)
• ⅛ –  ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

dressing + salad:

• 3 tablespoons EACH: lemon juice AND olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin + pinch of cayenne pepper (⅛ – ¼ deepening on what you can handle)
• salt and pepper
• 2 large Hass avocados, diced
• 1 (8-ounce) container cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 red onion, minced
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed and finely minced 

Directions:

1. SHRIMP: Add the lemon zest, garlic powder, sugar, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the shrimp and stir so that they are evenly coated in the marinade. Allow the shrimp to marinate at room temperature for 5-10 minutes or if you have time, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. If you are going for the 10-minute option, you could chop the veggies while the shrimp marinates.
2. SAUTE: When ready to cook, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the shrimp and allow them to cook for roughly 1 minute, flipping it halfway through until they form into a ‘c’ shape. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. DRESSING: Add the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and a ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne with a big pinch of salt and pepper to a mason jar. Screw on the cap and give it a few good shakes until the dressing combines. Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, cayenne or cumin as desired.
4. SALAD: Add the avocados, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and jalapeños to a large bowl, along with the cooked shrimp. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to combine. Taste and adjust with additional seasonings as desired.

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