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Fresh Honey Garlic Spring Salad Shrimp

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A quick, easy, and healthy shrimp salad with a sweet honey garlic glaze and fresh spring greens, perfect for a light dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, butter lettuce)
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • A handful of fresh herbs (parsley or basil), chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly caramelized. Cook in batches if needed.
  4. Lower heat to medium, pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp, stirring gently to coat evenly. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. While shrimp cooks, toss mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour glazed shrimp over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
  7. Serve immediately while shrimp is warm and greens are crisp.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure shrimp sear properly. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid steaming. Stir sauce frequently to prevent garlic from burning. If sauce thickens too quickly, add a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it. Serve salad immediately for best texture.

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