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Zesty Shrimp and Black Bean Salad - Olivia Adriance
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5 from 4 votes

CITRUSY BLACK BEAN AND SHRIMP SALAD

A protein-packed version of cowboy caviar? Sign me up! This Citrusy Black Bean Salad tastes even better the next day, so it’s perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

Shrimp Salad:

  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil + a drizzle for the pan
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Zest of 1 lime (save the juice for the dressing)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less spice)
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cherry or grape tomatoes

Citrus Dressing:

  • Juice from ½ an orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, spices (smoked paprika, paprika, cumin, and chili powder), honey, and lime zest. Mix well to combine.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer, including any sauce from the bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove shrimp from the heat and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, champagne vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Add all the salad ingredients (black beans, diced avocado, diced red onion, sliced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and tomatoes) to a large bowl along with the shrimp and dressing.
  • Toss together slightly, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve!
  • ENJOY!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 1086mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 807IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3mg