Southwestern Salad With Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Coarse salt and ground pepper

2 small heads red- or green-leaf lettuce, torn

1 avocado, diced small

1/2 English cucumber, diced small

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 to 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons honey

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high. Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes.

In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, avocado, cucumber, and red onion. In a small bowl, combine chile, lime juice, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons oil. To serve, top salad with shrimp, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with cilantro.