This Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp Salad is drizzled with a zesty homemade cilantro lime dressing and is fresh, light, and packed with bold, smoky spice in every bite!
If you're looking for a fresh, flavorful, and easy meal, this Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a must-try! I love any salad with shrimp on top because they are so easy to throw together and packed with protein. When I tell you I was obsessed with making this bang bang shrimp salad I am not even kidding.
What I love about this salad is that the juicy, perfectly blackened seasoned shrimp cooks up in minutes in the air fryer. It's paired with crisp greens, vibrant veggies, and a zesty homemade cilantro lime dressing, making it the perfect balance of spice, freshness, and creaminess. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or whipping up a quick, healthy dinner, this dish will surely impress!
Come along as I show you how to make this delicious salad!
Ingredients
The best part about making this salad is adding whatever toppings you like! If you have veggies in the fridge that need to be used up, you can add them to this salad. The options are endless, but these are my favorite toppings to add.
- corn
- red onion
- avocado
- bell peppers
Tips
- If you don't like too much heat, omit the cayenne pepper. It will bring down the spiciness level.
- Don't forget to dry your shrimp with a paper towel before adding the seasoning.
Storing and reheating
If you have any leftover dressing, store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- .5 pound Shrimp deveined and tails off
- ยฝ teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ยผ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ยผ teaspoon Onion powder
- ยผ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ยผ teaspoon Salt
- ยผ teaspoon Pepper
- โ teaspoon Cayenne A tiny pinch will be enough for some heat
Salad Toppings
- Spring mix
- 1 avocado
- ยผ cup corn
- ยผ cup red onion diced
- ยฝ bell pepper sliced
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- ยฝ cup Cilantro
- โ cup Olive oil or avocado oil
- ยผ cup Lime juice
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 teaspoon Honey
- ยผ teaspoon Salt
- ยผ teaspoon Pepper
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Air fryer
Instructions
- Clean and dry the shrimp with a paper towel.
- Add the shrimp and seasonings to a medium sized bowl and combine. Make sure all the shrimp are coated in the seasoning.
- Place the shrimp evenly in the air fryer basket, then cook at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
- While the shrimp is cooking prep all your salad toppings.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a wide mouth glass jar and blend with the immersion blender until smooth and creamy. You can also use a blender.
- When the shrimp are cooked, assemble your salad and top with the dressing.
Notes
- If you don't like too much heat, omit the cayenne pepper. It will bring down the spiciness level.
- Don't forget to dry your shrimp with a paper towel before adding the seasoning.
Nutrition
*nutrition information is an approximate
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Hi, I'm Kaleena!
I'm a 30-something wife and dog mom who shares mostly gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, and Paleo-friendly recipes. Since doing my first Whole30 in 2017, I have completely changed my way of cooking. I love to create recipes made from real, flavorful ingredients that the whole family will love!
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