Meal Kit
Southwestern Shrimp Salad
with poblano peppers and Roma tomatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp)
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Bring the fresh, smoky flavors of the American Southwest to your dinner table with this shrimp salad. Our own blend of spices infuses a lime vinaigrette as well as the succulent shrimp that top off a salad of crisp romaine, tomatoes, corn, and toasted pepitas for a pleasing crunch. This is a healthy, flavorful meal that's sure to please everyone at your ponderosa.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
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- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 2½ oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
- 1 Shallot
- 1½ oz. Radishes
- ½ oz. Pepitas
- 1½ Tbsp. Home Chef Southwest Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) GqyDN5PB
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Calories220
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Carbohydrates24g
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Net Carbs18g
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Fat6g
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Protein20g
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Sodium380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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Prepare the Ingredients
Stem poblano peppers, seed, halve lengthwise, and slice into 1/2” wide strips. Core Roma tomato and cut into 1/4" dice. Peel and halve shallot. Slice half the shallot into thin strips (julienne) and finely dice other half. Trim radishes, halve, and slice into thin half-moons. Hold romaine head at root end and chop coarsely. Zest lime, halve, and juice. Rinse corn under warm water if still frozen. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
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Toast Pepitas and Make Dressing
Place pepitas in a medium pan over medium heat and cook 5 minutes, while stirring, until pepitas release a nutty scent. Remove from pan and season with a pinch of salt. Wipe pan clean. Combine 2 Tbsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. Southwest seasoning (to taste), 1 tsp. finely diced shallot (to taste), 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a large mixing bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
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Cook the Vegetables
Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in pan used for pepitas over medium-high heat. Add corn and poblano peppers (to taste) to hot pan. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and remove from pan. No need to wipe pan clean.
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Cook the Shrimp
In same pan used for peppers and corn, heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and remaining seasoning blend (to taste) to hot pan and cook 5 minutes, while stirring, or until shrimp is firm, opaque, and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees.
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Toss the Salad
Place romaine, julienned shallots (to taste), and Roma tomatoes in bowl containing dressing and toss to combine.
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Plate the Dish
Add salad to plate and top with shrimp and cooked vegetables. Garnish with pepitas, lime zest, and radishes.
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