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Cajun Shrimp Salad

Updated: Apr 18

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Cajun Shrimp Salad

serves 2 | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 lb small shrimp, deveined and tail removed**

  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning

  • salt & pepper, to taste

  • 2 ears of corn, husks removed

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 12 oz bag lettuce mix

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • shredded Cajun Cheddar Cheese, to top

  • tortilla strips, for topping

  • green onions, for topping

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup mayo

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • salt & pepper, to taste

The higher ratio of shrimp per package, the smaller the shrimp. We used 50/60 shrimp per package.

 
Instructions:

1. Begin by patting your shrimp dry and sprinkle over 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.


2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 ears of corn, husks removed, and keep fully submerged for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened and cooked. Remove from water and season with salt and pepper. Once slightly cooled, use a sharp knife to remove the kernels from the stalk. Discard the stalk and set the kernels aside.


3. Bring a frying pan with butter to medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook on first side for 2 minutes, flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until opaque. Remove Shrimp from the skillet and set aside.


If you have more shrimp than can fit at once, do this in two batches.


4. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 mayo, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 2 teaspoons cajun, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt & pepper to taste.


5. Divide the lettuce mix between two bowls. Top with the dressing and gently toss to cover each lettuce leaf.


6. Top with the remaining ingredients: shrimp, corn kernels, avocado, tortilla strips, green onions, and Cajun cheese.

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