Marinated Shrimp and Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Marinated Shrimp and Spinach Salad, a perfect combination of fresh, crisp greens and zesty marinated shrimp. Juicy shrimp are infused with a bold marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika before being quickly pan-seared to tender perfection. Nestled atop a bed of nutrient-rich baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, red onion, and creamy crumbled feta, this salad is a colorful feast for the eyes and the palate. Finished with a sweet and tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this 20-minute recipe is as effortless as it is impressive. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a healthy dinner, or an elegant dish for entertaining, this seafood salad is sure to be a hit. Enjoy the perfect harmony of textures and flavors with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 Cucumber (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Add the raw shrimp to the bowl and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated in the marinade. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 3

While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the salad by combining the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber slices, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard to create the vinaigrette dressing.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 6

Top the spinach salad with the cooked shrimp.

Step 7

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Marinated Shrimp and Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1157.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1356.9

Total Fat 73.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 964.1mg	0%
Sodium 3309.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 134.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1153.3mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1997.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.0%

Protein: 39.3%

Carbs: 12.7%