Blackened Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing (Air Fryer)
This blackened shrimp salad is made with juicy air-fried shrimp, crisp fresh veggies, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing for a bold, flavorful, and wholesome meal that comes together in minutes. It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, easy lunch, or light but satisfying meal prep option.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Air fryer
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
Blackened Shrimp
- .5 pound shrimp (deveined and tails off)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne A tiny pinch will be enough for some heat
Salad Toppings
- spring mix
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cup corn
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- ½ bell pepper (sliced)
Cilantro Lime Dressing
- ½ cup cilantro
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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
Tips
- Pat the shrimp dry before adding the seasoning so the blackened spices stick and crisp up better in the air fryer.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Giving the shrimp space helps them get those slightly crispy edges.
- If you prefer a milder salad, leave out the cayenne or use a mild blackened seasoning.
- Add the dressing right before serving to keep the greens fresh and crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 27gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 1018mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1720IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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