Tropical Spinach Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe


Submitted by krissy1985

Makes 3 servings


Note: need wood skewers Omit the shrimp and serve this as a side salad, or try a chicken or pork variation.

Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp
6 ounce fresh baby spinach
1 mangoe, peeled and sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 1/2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup fresh raspberries

Citrus Marinade:
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Wisk all ingredients together for citrus marinade in meduim bowl, let sit.

  2. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.

  3. Place shrimp in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag, and add Citrus Marinade. Seal and shake to coat. Chill while skewers soak.

  4. Soak skewers in water to cover for 30 minutes.

  5. Remove shrimp from marinade, thread shrimp onto skewers.

  6. Grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink, you may baste with remaining marinade if desiered. Remove shrimp from skewers.

  7. Arrange baby spinach on individule serveing plates. Top evenly with mango slices, onion slices, and grilled shrimp. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and raspberries. Serve with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette or dressing of choice.

Categories

Berries, Cheese, Seafood, Vegetables, Main Dish, Salads, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Advance, Marinade

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 389.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
263
Calories from Fat
33
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
3.7g
6%
Saturated Fat
2.2g
11%
Cholesterol
229mg
76%
Sodium
492mg
21%
Total Carbohydrates
27.7g
9%
Dietary Fiber
5.0g
20%
Sugars
16.7g
Protein
33.3g
Vitamin A 123% • Vitamin C 112%
Calcium 15% • Iron 12%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+ 		  Good points
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
    		•    Bad points
  • Very high in cholesterol
  • High in sugar
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