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Blackened Barbecue Shrimp Salad
Recipes
Blackened Barbecue Shrimp Salad
4 servings
30 minutes total
Ingredients
  • 1 lb large peeled/deveined shrimp
  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 1 large orange
  • ⅓ cup cinnamon toasted almonds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons barbecue seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon blackening seasoning
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
  • 5 oz spring mix salad blend
  • ½ cup dried, sweetened cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Vidalia onion dressing
Prep
    • Preheat oven to broil. Thaw shrimp, if needed.
    • Line 2 baking sheets with foil.
    • Peel orange; cut into ½-inch-thick slices. Chop almonds.
Steps
  1. Combine barbecue and blackening seasonings in bag; add shrimp and shake to coat evenly. Arrange shrimp in single layer on baking sheet (wash hands). Broil 5–6 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  2. Place orange slices on second baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Broil oranges 3–4 minutes or until sugar has caramelized.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients (except 2 tablespoons dressing) in salad bowl, tossing to coat greens. Transfer to serving platter. Top salad with shrimp and orange slices; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing. Serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 16g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 130mg, Sodium 1960mg, Total Carb 40g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 30g, Protein 25g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 45%, Vitamin C 50%, Iron 15%