06/07/2026
Warm sautéed shrimp, fresh strawberries, candied pecans, and a honey balsamic drizzle all on one plate in under 20 minutes.
This shrimp and spinach strawberry salad is the kind of recipe that looks like you spent way more time than you did. Sweet, savory, a little crunchy, and that balsamic dressing ties every bite together.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1¼ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced into rings
- ⅓ cup candied pecans
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Balsamic Dressing:
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Pat shrimp dry and season all over with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth and emulsified.
4. Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle half the dressing over it and toss gently to coat.
5. Arrange dressed spinach on a large white ceramic plate. Top with warm shrimp, strawberry slices, and red onion rings.
6. Scatter candied pecans and crumbled feta over the top. Drizzle remaining dressing over everything. Serve immediately.
Serves 4. Save this one for your next lunch or light dinner.