Blackened Shrimp Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or sweet for depth)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (to coat shrimp before seasoning)
• 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, and baby spinach)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, diced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional for extra heat)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste