Cilantro Lime shrimp Taco salad

cilantro, lime, shrimp, and a big freakin' salad! 

My favorite thing about preparing this meal is that you get to BAKE THE SHRIMP!  

I love the simplicity of preparing a meal that I can SET IT & FORGET IT because all I gotta do is throw the shrimp on a baking sheet, set the timer on the oven and BOOM! 

Baking the shrimp gives me 10 minutes of FREEDOM to do as I wish, WHICH IS AMAZING! #momwin 

What you do during the time it cooks is up to my friend.  I usually either play with Lucille, sip a cocktail or dance around like a total goof.

This tasty baked shrimp gets piled on top of a simple spinach & cabbage mixture and served with a cool & refreshing dressing you'll want to put on EVERYTHING! 

P.S. DON'T FORGET THE TORTILLA CHIP CROUTON. Delish :)

cilantro lime shrimp taco salad

INGREDIENTS: 

SHRIMP MARINADE (inspired by Coconuts & Kettlebells) 

• 2 lbs. Wild Caught Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 Limes, juiced
• 1/2 c. Extra Virigin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp. Chili Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Salt 

CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

• 1/3 c. Mayo (made with avocado oil) 
• 1/3 c. Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder 
• Fresh ground pepper

SALAD FIXINGS

• 2 cups of Red Cabbage or 1/4 Red Cabbage Head, sliced thinly
• 4 handfuls of Baby Spinach, chopped 
• Tortilla Chips, crush on top
• Fresh Cilantro, chopped and sprinkled on top
• 1 lime, cut into quarters and squeezed on top when serving 

1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2.  Place the shrimp in a large bowl with all ingredients listed in the MARINADE.  Cover and let sit in fridge for 15 - 30 minutes. 

3.  While shrimp is marinating, prepare SALAD FIXINGS and toss together in a large bowl.  Prepare the CILANTRO LIME DRESSING too by mixing ingredients in a small bowl. 

4.  Line a large baking pan with parchment paper, aluminum foil or a silicone mat.

5.  Take shrimp out of marinade and place on the pan without overlapping shrimp. Bake shrimp for 10 minutes or until pink and opaque. 
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6.  Once shimp is cooked, place on top of salad mixture and top with tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, and a whole lotta dressing! 

Enjoy! ​


Always craving health & happiness.
             Jillian 

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