Shrimp Cocktail Salad
This shrimp cocktail salad combines plump, tender shrimp, fresh greens, creamy avocado, and a tangy cocktail sauce dressing to make tasty, light entrée in less than 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 lbs jumbo or extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined (see notes)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup bottled chili sauce (see notes for substitutions)
- 1 to 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1-1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
- 8 cocktail tomatoes (or 2 medium tomatoes) cut into wedges
- 2 Hass avocados pitted, peeled and sliced
- 1 cucumber peeled and sliced
- 4 thin slices sweet onion separated into rings
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with garlic, vegetable oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Stir in milk a little at a time until the dressing reaches a creamy, pourable consistency. Season to taste with black pepper.
- Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Top with tomato wedges, avocado slices, cucumber, and onion rings. Add a serving of shrimp to each plate and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
ABOUT THE SHRIMP: We opt to leave the tails on our shrimp, both for presentation and added flavor when sautéed, however it's not essential. For a shortcut, you can use store-bought, pre-cooked shrimp.
CHILI SAUCE SUBSTITUTION: You can substitute 1/2 cup ketchup with 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
ABOUT THE HORSERADISH: The heat of prepared horseradish can vary in intensity. Start with 1 tablespoon and increase to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 399 | Total Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1141mg | Carbohydrates: 27g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Protein: 24g