Chili Lime And Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipes

CHILI-LIME PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook broccoli for 2 minutes. Meanwhile set up bowl of cold water with ice cubes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to ice bath; drain when cool. Using the same pot, cook pasta according to al dente package instructions.
• Meanwhile in a large bowl mix mayonnaise, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, zest and juice of one lime, and chili flakes. Toss in red onion, cabbage, broccoli, and cooked pasta, mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat grill on medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto the pre-soaked skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place skewers on grill and cook until pink and lightly charred, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a clean plate.
• Serve pasta salad with shrimp skewers and wedges of remaining lime. Garnish with cilantro.

CHILI, LIME AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain, rinse in cold water until just cold, then drain again.
• Put the lime zest and juice, chilis, oil and sugar in a jug and whisk. Season well, then pour into a bowl with the shrimp, tomatoes, onion and cilantro.
• Add the prepared pasta and the salad leaves, toss well and serve.

CHILI LIME SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions 2. Combine lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, honey, and olive oil in small container. Shake to combine 3. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Spray with oil. Add shrimp and cook for about minute per side until just turning pink 4. Stir in spinach, black beans, onion, and lime dressing. Add pasta, toss to coat well, and heat for about a minute or two until spinach has wilted. 5. Stir in tomato and garnish with cilantro and fresh lime wedges if desired. To eat warm, serve immediately. To serve cold, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. ( can be made a day ahead)

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH CHILI-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For shrimp: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Add shrimp and scallions and toss to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, jalapenos, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; let stand at room temperature while shrimp is marinating. In a large bowl, combine greens, avocado, and bell pepper.
• Generously coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Alternately thread shrimp and scallions into 8 skewers. Lightly sprinkle shrimp and scallions with salt and grill, turning once and basting with any remaining marinade, until shrimp just turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and scallions from skewers and add to salad mixture. Add dressing and toss gently. Arrange salad on 4 plates and serve.

CRUNCHY CHILI LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place the first 7 ingredients in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Finely grate zest from lime. Cut lime crosswise in half; squeeze juice. Add zest and juice to shrimp mixture; toss to coat., In a small bowl, combine crushed chips, cilantro and oil; sprinkle over shrimp mixture. Bake until shrimp turn pink, 12-15 minutes. Top with tomatoes and avocado. If desired, serve with additional lime wedges and cilantro.

CHILI-LIME SHRIMP FAJITAS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup cilantro, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, and salt together in a bowl; add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray. Add onion, green bell pepper, and serrano chile pepper; saute until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Pour shrimp and marinade into the same skillet over medium-high heat; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Stir vegetables into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spoon shrimp-vegetable mixture onto tortillas and top each with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

ORANGE AND LIME MARGARITA

Steps:

• Pour orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and agave syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a margarita glass and serve with an orange twist.