Grilled Shrimp and Plantain Salad with Citrus Dressing

Name: Grilled Shrimp and Plantain Salad with Citrus Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 8 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 medium, sliced plantains; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion; 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro; 2 cups mixed greens; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Zesty grilled shrimp and charred plantains tossed in a bright lime-cilantro vinaigrette over fresh mixed greens for a light, refreshing meal.

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Category: Mexican

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
2 medium, sliced plantains
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
2 cups mixed greens
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season 8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Brush 2 medium sliced plantains with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill for 3 minutes per side until charred and tender.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
Step 4: Toss 2 cups mixed greens with the citrus dressing until evenly coated.
Step 5: Arrange grilled plantains and shrimp on top of greens and serve immediately.