MEXICAN SHRIMP SALAD

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Yummy shrimp for a salad, but you could also serve it with tortillas or with Mexican rice. Jalapeno and chili powder lend just the right amount of heat and a wonderful aroma! -Marie Bason, Bend, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 cups torn leaf lettuce
1/2 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers; discard onion mixture. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink., Divide lettuce among four plates; top with shrimp. Serve immediately with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges