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Layered Popcorn Shrimp Taco Salad

June 11, 2015

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This delicious Layered Popcorn Shrimp Taco Salad is perfect for an easy, breezy summer time meal! Layers and layers of flavor make this a dinner the whole family will love!

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If my family had to pick one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of our lives, we would all vote for Mexican. Reece often tells me that he wants to move to Mexico so he can eat Mexican food every day of his life. Enchiladas, tacos, nachos – we love it all and although our “Mexican” is totally Americanized, it’s still totally delicious.

One thing that my boys can agree on is shrimp. They are shrimp fiends and eat it anyway they can get it. I had the brilliant idea a few weeks ago to combine their love of Mexican food with this super easy layered taco salad, with their love of shrimp to create an easy family dinner that we all would love.

It couldn’t have turned out better.

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I love layered salads, especially during the summer. They’re perfect for picnics or barbecues and always look so festive! I opted to go with popcorn shrimp for this salad realizing the crunchy shrimp would be like tasty croutons in this flavorful salad.

I used popcorn shrimp for this creation. The perfect choice really. After the shrimp had finished baking (takes just 10 minutes!), I sprinkled the shrimp with taco seasoning to really enhance the Mexican flavors of the salad.

Next it was time to layer. There really is no rhyme or reason to my layering strategies. I just go with it for the most part. If your shrimp is hot (mine was), just don’t put it directly on the lettuce. Layer it on top of the chips, corn, or black beans instead. That will keep the lettuce nice and fresh and crisp.

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I couldn’t resist reserving a little bit of each of the ingredients to make a pretty design on top. The boys LOVED it. And of course it makes eating this tasty salad that much more exciting.

This easy Layered Popcorn Shrimp Taco Salad recipe is perfect for an easy, breezy summer time meal! Layers and layers of flavor make this a meal the whole family will love! | MomOnTimeout.com | #dinner #salad #ad

This salad feeds a CROWD. You can totally scale it back to feed a family of four or six very, very easily. Do what works for you. I got a little creative with the dressing. We love using Catalina dressing on our taco salads (and sometimes spicy ranch!) and I thought mixing in a little cocktail sauce in with the dressing would be yummy. It totally was. The extra kick from the horseradish in the cocktail sauce is just what this salad needed.

You can serve it on the side or drizzle it over the top of the salad – it’s up to you!

This easy Layered Popcorn Shrimp Taco Salad recipe is perfect for an easy, breezy summer time meal! Layers and layers of flavor make this a meal the whole family will love! | MomOnTimeout.com | #dinner #salad #ad

I used black beans because Reece wants to marry black beans when he grows up, but you could use your favorite kind.

I love how pretty this salad is! All those fresh flavors and bright colors pair perfectly with the crunchy awesomeness of the popcorn shrimp. Delightful!!

This easy Layered Popcorn Shrimp Taco Salad recipe is perfect for an easy, breezy summer time meal! Layers and layers of flavor make this a meal the whole family will love! | MomOnTimeout.com | #dinner #salad #ad

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Layered Popcorn Shrimp Taco Salad

Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword layered popcorn shrimp taco salad, taco salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 649kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 30 oz Popcorn Shrimp 1 package
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce washed and chopped
  • 15 oz black beans 1 can - rinsed and drained
  • 15.25 oz corn 1 can - drained
  • 3 large tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 8 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 12 oz tortilla chips 1 bag - broken up
  • 1 cup Catalina dressing
  • 1/3 cup cocktail sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare popcorn shrimp according to package directions and toss with taco seasoning.
  • Layer lettuce, beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, chips, cheese and shrimp in a large bowl.
  • I did the following: lettuce, chips, cheese, black beans,lettuce, chips, shrimp, corn, tomato, cheese, chips and then did a little design on the top. The layers are optional.
  • Combine Catalina and cocktail sauce in a small bowl and serve with the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 826mg | Sodium: 3107mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 478mg | Iron: 7mg

This delicious Layered Popcorn Shrimp Taco Salad is perfect for an easy, breezy summer time meal! Layers and layers of flavor make this a dinner the whole family will love! | MomOnTimeout.com | #dinner #salad #ad

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By Trish - Mom On Timeout June 11, 2015 Entree, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Mexican, Recipes

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Comments

  1. shirley says

    June 18, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Looks so good I want to try the popcorn shrimp.

    Reply
  2. Evans says

    June 17, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Looks so sweet!!! Will try it

    Reply
  3. Michelle J. says

    June 17, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Fish bites

    Reply
  4. Carol at Wild Goose Mama says

    June 15, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    JUMBO coconut shrimp grabs by attention!!!!

    Reply
  5. David says

    June 15, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I am most interested in trying the jumbo coconut shrimp.

    Reply
  6. Kristin P. says

    June 15, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Looking forward to trying the taco salad with popcorn shrimp, yum!

    Reply
  7. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    June 15, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    What a beautiful salad!! I heart shrimp in any which way I can get them!

    Reply
  8. Amy L says

    June 15, 2015 at 3:57 AM

    I’d like to try their Shrimp Spring Rolls. I’ve never noticed them at the grocery store, but I’m going to look for them, as they sound like they’d be great with a veggie stir-fry for a light summer meal.

    Reply
  9. Karrie says

    June 14, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    i love the tempura shrimp

    Reply
  10. Susan Christy says

    June 14, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    I’d like to try the Salmon Burgers.

    Reply
  11. Annette says

    June 14, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    I’d like to try the Shrimp Potstickers.

    Reply
  12. Kimberly says

    June 14, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Salmon burgers look awesome

    Reply
  13. Kristen says

    June 14, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    I’d like to try the Shrimp Potstickers.

    Reply
  14. rachel cartucci says

    June 14, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    TEMPURA SHRIMP would be yummy. I use many of their products already but I have not tried Tempura shrimp yet.

    Reply
  15. Gabrielle T says

    June 14, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I would like to try the coconut shrimp. I think they would make great tacos with some mango salsa on top

    Reply
  16. Amy C. says

    June 13, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    I would like to try the Shrimp Egg Rolls and Pot Stickers.

    Reply
  17. Erin Ellis says

    June 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I would love to try the beer battered shrimp. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

    Reply
  18. Doris says

    June 13, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Popcorn shrimp for sure! Thanks

    Reply
  19. Randi S says

    June 13, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I actually really love their popcorn shrimp for an easy to prepare shrimp taco… but their shrimp scampi looks delish as well!

    Reply
  20. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    June 13, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    I’d really like to try the fish bites!

    Reply
  21. tanya says

    June 13, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    This is such an amazing salad Trish! I love each layer. It really is perfect for summer!

    Reply
  22. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    June 13, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Oh so I am totally loving this. The popcorn shrimp remind me of my grandma, it was one of our favorite things to eat together. I would totally make this salad in a heartbeat. It sounds all kinds of amazing.

    Reply
  23. Ashley (QLCC) says

    June 13, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    yum! I never thought to put shrimp in a taco salad 🙂

    Reply
  24. Debbie says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    I’d like to try the salmon burgers. They sound delicious!

    Reply
  25. Meg says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Well first, I definitely want to try this recipe! I love the idea of using popcorn shrimp in this salad or a po’ boy! The coconut shrimp would also be a great appetizer for this summer, served with some sweet Thai chili sauce, yum!

    Reply
  26. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    June 12, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I’m with you and your family. I could eat Mexican every day too. I love it and never get tired of it. This salad looks delicious and love that you used popcorn shrimp. Great idea.

    Reply
  27. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    What a gorgeous layered salad! I love the popcorn shrimp being added to the taco salad!!! We love that SeaPak shrimp here too!!!!

    Reply
  28. Diane @ Vintage Zest says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I would love to try the Salmon Burgers!

    Reply
  29. Polly says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Can’t wait to try this recipe … love anything shrimp!! Also love black beans; all that flavor and good for you, too. Would love to win this giveaway – would cross my fingers but that makes typing tricky.

    Reply
  30. Karen Glatt says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    I want to try the Jumbo coconut shrimp. It looks delicious!

    Reply
  31. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    June 12, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    You so made my day with this. I ADORE SeaPack (even since I was little) but I never thought do anything more with it than just heat it up and eat it. I’m SO doing this this weekend!

    Reply
  32. Jennifer Rogers says

    June 12, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    I want to try Seapak’s Shrimp Scampi! Looks Yummy!

    Reply
  33. ColleenMarie says

    June 12, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I would like to try the JUMBO COCONUT SHRIMP

    Reply
  34. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 12, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    I never grew up eating Mexican food, because it just wasn’t really a “thing” in Canada. And then I moved down here and was all “WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING MY WHOLE LIFE”
    So clearly I will eat this WHOLE salad to make up for lost time. Pinned!

    Reply
  35. Tara says

    June 11, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    This salad looks amazing and will be on regular rotation in our summer meals! Unfortunately, I am allergic to tomatoes so I would have to use red pepper instead and serve some cherry tomatoes on the side for the rest of my family. How many would this serve? I have 6 kids and some of their partners and friends to feed.

    Reply
  36. Alison C says

    June 11, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I would like to try the Shrimp Poppers. They look really good. Your salad is amazing. I am going to have to get the ingredients and serve it for dinner. It is perfect for this hot weather.

    Reply
  37. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    June 11, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    This insanely good looking salad would be such a huge hit at summer parties, love all the ingredients and great flavors.

    Reply
  38. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    June 11, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Oh my gosh Trish, this is totally happening. And I NEED that shrimp!

    Reply
  39. soha molina says

    June 11, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    I want Salmon Burger.

    Reply
  40. Bryn says

    June 11, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Light shrimp scampi

    Reply
  41. DEBIJOT says

    June 11, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I would like to try the tempura shrimp.

    Reply
  42. Sandy Headtke says

    June 11, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I would like to try the Shrimp Potstickers

    Reply
  43. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    June 11, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    I love that big bowl and all the layers!! I have a taco salad recipe coming up but it’s not in a big beautiful bowl like that (which I totally want and need!)…I think you convinced me to go shopping 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
  44. Liz says

    June 11, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Thank you Trish for the nice recipe and have a good evening.

    Reply
  45. Liz says

    June 11, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    I’d like to try the Salmon Patties. They look really good.

    Reply
  46. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    June 11, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Oh my gosh YUM! I’m sold! We are Mexican lovers too…..I MUST try this!

    Reply
  47. D Schmidt says

    June 11, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Visited and I would like to try the salmon burgers

    Reply
  48. Andi T. says

    June 11, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I’d really like to try the coconut shrimp and the salmon burgers – both look / sound delicious 🙂

    Reply
  49. Elena says

    June 11, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I want to try the Salmon Burger Tacos with Fruit Salsa

    Reply

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