How to Make a Grilled Shrimp Salad

When a regular chicken or vegetable salad doesn't cut it, spice it up with grilled shrimp. Filling and tasty, it's a perfect meal when you don't have time to cook. Recipe serves 2.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 lb. shrimp (any size)
• 1 tsp. tarragon leaves
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tbsp. creole seasoning (in seasoning aisle at supermarket)
• 2 heads butter lettuce
• 4 tbsp. chopped black olives
• 2 tbsp. croutons
• 2 tbsp. shredded cheese (any kind)

Instructions

1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.

2. 

   Season shrimp with tarragon, pepper, and creole seasoning. Toss shrimp with fingertips to mix seasoning well.

3. Place shrimp on grill for 5 minutes. Electric grill should be on 450 degrees.

4. Place shrimp on plate to cool down.

5. Combine lettuce, black olives, croutons, and shredded cheese in large mixing bowl. Separate into two bowls.

6. Place shrimp on top of each salad and add dressing as desired. Tastes great with balsamic vinaigrette, but choose what you like.

Tips & Warnings

• Creamy dressing usually has more fat, so choose a vinaigrette for a lighter salad.

• Season shrimp anyway you like.

• Overcooking shrimp will make them touch to chew.