Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 lb large shrimp (raw, thawed)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle powder
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 juiced)
  • 3 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/4 cup salad dressing of choice

Instruction

  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water 10 minutes or use metal skewers as shown.
  • In a small bowl mix together the garlic and onion powders, kosher salt, Mexican oregano, ground Ancho, Chipotle, cumin and mix well. Reserve about a 1/2 teaspoon to mix in the basting mixture.
  • Wash and devein shrimp (if not done by market). Place 3 to 4 shrimp per skewer, transfer to tray.
  • Sprinkle spice mixture (minus the 1/2 teaspoon for the basting mixture) over the both sides of the shrimp skewers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate while you heat your grill to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl mix together the reserved spice rub, olive oil, honey and lime juice. Stir to mix well, this will be your basting sauce for the shrimp.
  • Clean and scrape grill and wipe the grill with some oil. Grill seasoned shrimp skewers for 1 minute each side, baste and turn, then baste again.
  • Toss mixed salad greens with salad dressing, top with grilled shrimp and serve.