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Grilled BBQ Shrimp Salad

★★★★★ 12 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin5/12/22

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Grilled BBQ Shrimp Salad
Grilled BBQ Shrimp Salad

Enjoy the perfect spring or summer salad with this Grilled BBQ Shrimp Salad recipe. Made with a homemade honey and BBQ sauce dressing, you can’t go wrong!

BBQ Shrimp salad

The most delicious BBQ shrimp salad recipe

Today we’re whipping out the grill and gearing up for the warm weather ahead with a delicious, filling, über satisfying grilled BBQ shrimp salad! This salad uses traditional ingredients like romaine, cucumber, tomato, and onion, and amps them up with the addition of sautéed corn, avocado, and shrimp!

To pack in the flavor, we’ll be creating a from-scratch sauce that we’ll use as both a marinade and a dressing!

BBQ Shrimp salad

Ingredients in grilled BBQ shrimp salad

As with any great salad, this one contains an ingredient list for both the base and the delicious 7-ingredient sauce. By using BBQ sauce, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey, we’re able to create a sauce filled with flavors both savory and sweet. They create the perfect balance!

Salad

  • Shrimp: First thing’s first: the shrimp! You’ll want to use 1 lb for that perfect shrimp-to-salad ratio. They should be raw and deveined before grilling. If using frozen shrimp, allow them to thaw before cooking.
  • Avocado oil: 1 tbsp of avocado oil will be used to help the corn reach the perfect level of crispiness.
  • Corn: You will need 1 can of drained corn.
  • Romaine lettuce: Use 2 hearts of chopped romaine as the salad base.
  • English cucumber: Next, you’ll need 1/2 of a large English cucumber. Dice it into small pieces.
  • Tomato: Follow the cucumber with 1 large tomato, also diced.
  • Red onion: Chop 1 small, diced red onion for some extra flavor.
  • Avocado: Finish off the salad portion of the recipe with 2 diced avocados.

Marinade/Dressing

  • BBQ sauce: The marinade uses a base consisting of 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. Any brand will work!
  • Avocado oil: Mix in 1/2 cup of avocado oil to help the dressing reach the correct consistency.
  • Lemon juice: Include 1/4 cup of lemon juice for a tangy zing.
  • Apple cider vinegar: 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar brings everything together.
  • Honey: Add a dash of sweet flavor by including 2 tbsp of honey.
  • Salt & Pepper: Last but not least, finish off the marinade with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper.
ingredients for BBQ Shrimp salad
pouring dressing on BBQ Shrimp salad

Tools needed to make this recipe

To make this salad, you will need a handful of kitchen tools followed by various measuring cups. If you don’t have a grill, feel free to cook the shrimp on the stove! It will be just as delicious.

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Small pan
  • Cutting board
  • Chopping knife
  • Large bowl or plate
  • Grill
  • Nonstick spray
  • Tongs

For measuring ingredients, you will need the following sized measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, and 1/2 cup.

BBQ Shrimp salad

How to make barbecue shrimp salad

This recipe begins by prepping the marinade for the shrimp. Then, we get into the veggie portion of the dish. The entire recipe takes around 35 minutes from start to finish.

Begin by making the marinade/dressing by whisking together all of the ingredients.

Next, add the raw shrimp to a bowl and cover with 1/3 cup of the marinade. Mix everything together and then set it aside for 20 minutes.

In a small pan, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat and add the corn. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the corn is golden brown and starting to char.

Next, prepare the salad by chopping the vegetables and adding them to a big bowl or large plate.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and spray with nonstick spray.

Grill the shrimp directly on the grill, in a grill tray, or on skewers. Grill for 2 minutes on each side.

Add the grilled shrimp to the salad, and top with all of the veggies, corn, avocado, and remaining dressing.

two bowls of BBQ Shrimp salad

Optional add-ins

If you want to take your salad a step further, there are some additional ingredient options that you can include! Though nearly any salad item will work well, here are some items in particular to try.

For veggies, load up with the addition of chopped bell peppers (any color), cherry or grape tomatoes, radishes, shallots, and/or green onions. Then, feel free to add even more flavor with herbs and seasonings like thyme, parsley, garlic, and/or cilantro.

Storing leftovers

Leftover BBQ shrimp salad should be refrigerated immediately upon cooling. Keep everything stored in an airtight container to lock in the freshness, and then refrigerate for up to 2 days.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

A hearty salad always makes for a filling and satisfying meal. Here are some more salad options that curb hunger and supply loads of nutrients!

  • Grilled Steak and Peach Salad
  • Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing
  • Light and Easy Broccoli Salad
  • Healthy Chicken Ceasar Salad

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

BBQ Shrimp salad
BBQ Shrimp salad
★★★★★ 5 from 12 reviews

Grilled BBQ Shrimp Salad

Enjoy the perfect spring or summer salad with this Grilled BBQ Shrimp Salad recipe. Made with a homemade honey and BBQ sauce dressing, you can’t go wrong!

Prep: 20Cook: 30Total: 50 minutes
Yield 10 servings 1x
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Ingredients

Salad

  • 1lb raw shrimp, deveined and thawed if previously frozen.
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 2 hearts of romaine, chopped.
  • 1/2 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 avocados, diced

Marinade/Dressing

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

 

Instructions

  1. Make marinade/dressing by whisking together all ingredients.
  2. Add raw shrimp to a bowl and cover with 1/3 cup of marinade. Mix together and set aside for 20 minutes.
  3. In a small pan, heat 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium-high heat and add corn. Cook 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and starting to char.
  4. Prepare salad by chopping all veggies and adding to a big bowl or large plate.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and spray with nonstick spray.
  6. Grill shrimp directly on grill, in grill tray or on skewers for 2 minutes on each side.
  7. Add grilled shrimp to salad, top off with all veggies, corn, avocado and the remaining dressing.
  8. Enjoy!
Author: ErinCategory: salad, dinner, gluten-free, healthy, summerMethod: grillCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
BBQ Shrimp salad

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  1. brianna says

    Posted on 12/4 at 4:17 pm

    I made this for my family over the summer and it was PERFECT! It is quick and delicious and filling!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Brianna, so happy you loved it!

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    Posted on 8/19 at 9:51 pm

    This recipe was quick and delicious. Even my husband loved it !

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/21 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Susan, so glad you both loved the salad!

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    Posted on 8/2 at 6:15 pm

    This salad was perfect for this hot summer night! The dressing is sooo good. Love this

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/3 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Lisa, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Meghan says

    Posted on 7/2 at 9:04 am

    This recipe is so easy and delicious! Perfect for summer!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/5 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Meghan, so happy you loved it!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Beckie maddox says

    Posted on 6/26 at 9:22 pm

    This is a great, light and flavorful salad! Super easy and perfect for a hot summer dinner. We used canola oil vs avocado oil as a substitute. Another winner recipe from newlywed Erin! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/27 at 7:04 pm

      Hi Beckie, so glad you loved it and made it your own!!

      Reply
  6. Nicole says

    Posted on 5/22 at 7:14 pm

    The perfect summer salad. It’s so simple & really tastes fresh & yummy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/24 at 7:37 pm

      Hi Nicole, so glad you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    Posted on 5/22 at 12:18 am

    Loved this! Such a great summer recipe. Definitely making it again soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 5/22 at 9:37 am

      We used TJ’s Sriracha & Garlic BBQ Sauce and tossed in some pepper jack cheese! SO GOOD!

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 5/22 at 3:35 pm

        Hi Sarah, yay love that you made it your own!!

    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/22 at 3:34 pm

      Hi Sarah, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alex Buczek says

    Posted on 5/17 at 10:21 am

    WOW! This salad was incredible! Loved the dressing too! Can’t wait to make all summer long.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/19 at 4:18 pm

      Hi Alex, so glad you loved it!!

      Reply
  9. Lindsay Baer says

    Posted on 5/16 at 12:13 pm

    This was SUCH a yummy salad and insanely easy to throw together! I love love love the marinade/dressing. I didn’t have a can of corn so I used Trader Joe’s Mexican street corn, the Parmesan in that was a nice addition! We ate the leftovers the next day and it was fabulous. I usually think of day old salad as not ideal but this had enough crunch to it (the cucumbers, corn and onions) that it totally worked and was perfect!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/19 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Lindsay, so happy you loved it so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Sarah Tomasi says

    Posted on 5/15 at 8:52 pm

    Holy moly this is amazing. Perrrfect for summer and so easy to make.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/19 at 4:13 pm

      Hi Sarah, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  11. Pamela Lane says

    Posted on 5/14 at 5:50 am

    This is going to be our new go to summer salad, you said could used shrimp or steak so naturally I did both :). Can’t wait to have the leftovers for lunch

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/19 at 4:11 pm

      Hi Pamela, so happy you enjoyed it and ah great idea!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Pamela Lane says

    Posted on 5/13 at 7:42 pm

    This was a delicious light meal and I did steak & shrimp because life is short, enjoy the amazing food! It was perfection ♥️

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/19 at 4:10 pm

      Hi Pamela, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  13. Casey Colodny says

    Posted on 5/13 at 8:48 am

    This salad was so easy to put together and absolutely delicious! Will be making this all summer long!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/13 at 4:54 pm

      Hi Casey, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply

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