Grilled Shrimp Salad

Ingredients:
For the shrimp:
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1 lb. large white shrimp (about 20 pieces), peeled, deveined, and tails removed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the salad:
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6 cups mixed greens
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1 avocado, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions:
Make the Shrimp:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with oil, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat. Set aside for 15-20 minutes to marinate. You can also marinate the shrimp with seasoning in a sealable Ziploc bag.
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Thread the marinated shrimp onto bamboo skewers, adding 4-5 shrimp to each.
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Lightly brush oil over the grill pan. Preheat the grill over medium high heat for 3 minutes until the oil starts sizzling and shimmering. Place the skewers evenly apart on the grill pan and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn orange and completely opaque. (You can also bake shrimp or air fry the shrimp at 375F for 12-15 minutes).
Assemble the Salad:
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In a large mixing bowl or serving bowl, combine the salad ingredients including mixed greens, avocado, bell pepper, and red onion. Unthread the grilled shrimp and add on top of the salad.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. You could also just use Greek salad dressing, Italian dressing, or balsamic vinaigrette.
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Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.