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Fiesta Shrimp & Black Bean Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Black Bean Salad, Feista Shrimp
Servings: 4
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

Shrimp seasoning

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic salt

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1 heaping tsp shrimp seasoning

Salad

  • 1 lb uncooked shrimp
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • Lettuce
  • Bell pepper chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes halved
  • White onion chopped
  • Avocado sliced
  • Feta cheese crumbled
  • Brown or parboiled rice optional
  • Cilantro optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • If you are making this into a rice bowl, start by preparing the rice according to your products instructions.
  • In a small bowl, add the ingredients for the seasoning and stir. Add one 1 tbsp of this seasoning to the uncooked shrimp and toss. Set the shrimp aside to marinate and save the remaining seasoning for later.
  • Chop and prepare the vegetables for your salad and set aside.
  • Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • While the shrimp is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a bowl or jar, add all the dressing ingredients and whisk together.
  • Time to assemble your salad or rice bowl! Start with the base of lettuce or rice, add the bell pepper, tomato and onion. Toss the cooked shrimp on top, as well as the avocado and feta cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the dish and season with salt, pepper and fresh cilantro. Feel free to use any leftover seasoning as extra garnish or save to make this again! Enjoy!