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- Prepare salad through step 2 (20 minutes)
- Complete salad and prepare shakes; serve (10 minutes)
Blackened Barbecue Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled/deveined large shrimp
- Nonstick aluminum foil
- ⅓ cup cinnamon toasted almonds
- 1 large navel orange, for slices
- 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 sweetened, dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Vidalia onion dressing
Prep
Steps
- Thaw shrimp, if needed. Preheat oven to broil on HIGH. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Chop almonds. Peel orange, then cut into ½-inch-thick slices.
- Combine barbecue and blackening seasonings in bag; add shrimp (wash hands), seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Arrange shrimp in single layer on 1 baking sheet (wash hands). Broil 5–6 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Arrange orange slices in single layer on second baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Broil 3–4 minutes until sugar has caramelized.
- Combine spring mix, cranberries, blue cheese, and ¼ cup dressing in salad bowl; toss to coat, then transfer to serving platter. Top salad with orange slices and shrimp; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing. Serve.
Orange Dream Shakes
Ingredients
- 3 large navel oranges, for juice
- 3 tablespoons orange blossom honey
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
Steps
- Juice oranges (1 ½ cups). Place in blender in this order: juice, honey, ice cubes, and ice cream. Blend until smooth; serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with crusty bread and cookies for dessert.
- It is important to monitor your food when broiling. Seconds can make the difference between a perfect meal and burnt shrimp.
Blackened Barbecue Shrimp Salad
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Orange Dream Shakes
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Blackened Barbecue Shrimp Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 130mg, Sodium 1080mg, Total Carb 38g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 31g, (Incl. 27g Added Sugars), Protein 25g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 15%, Iron 10%, Potassium 8%
Orange Dream Shakes
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 45mg, Sodium 80mg, Total Carb 46g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 41g, (Incl. 28g Added Sugars), Protein 4g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 10%, Iron 0%, Potassium 8%