Bbq shrimp salad

Delicious BBQ shrimp salad bursting with flavors of tangy BBQ sauce, succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and fresh greens. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 
• 1 teaspoon light chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 
• Zest of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper 
• 230g medium (35/40 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on
• Olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 
• 1/2 cup Cognac 
• 1/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 
• 1/2 cup water 
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
• Zest and juice of 1 lime 
• 1 bunch fresh rosemary 
• 1 bunch fresh thyme 
• 1 lime, zested and juiced 
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 
• 1 orange, juiced and sliced into quarters 
• 110g diced bacon 
• 1/2 cup panko 

Instructions:

1. To make the seasoning blend: Mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then coat with oil and add to the seasoning mixture. Allow to marinate for 1 hour.
3. To prepare the sauce: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan. Cook the garlic, red onion, tomatoes, and green onion until softened. Stir in Cognac, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup of water, tomato paste, lime zest, and juice. Bring to a simmer, then add the rosemary and thyme. Cook until the sauce is reduced. Discard the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Off the heat, carefully blend the sauce with an immersion blender until it reaches a smooth consistency.
4. In a small saucepan, combine vegetable oil, orange juice, and orange slices. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain out the orange slices once the mixture has cooled.
5. Fry the bacon in a small skillet with 1/4 cup of water until crispy and the fat is melted. Transfer the cooked bacon to a food processor and pulse until it becomes a powder.
6. Coat the shrimp with panko breadcrumbs and grill until they are crispy and fully cooked.
7. Present the grilled shrimp with a drizzle of BBQ sauce and orange-infused oil, topped with the bacon powder.

Summary:

• Calories: 2658 kcal
• Fat: 178 g
• Protein: 73 g
• Carbs: 148 g
• Potassium: 2887 mg
• Magnesium: 221 mg