Asian Salad with Blackened Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large fresh shrimp, heads and tails removed, de-veined
• 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp coarse grind black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Salad

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 chopped green onions
• 1 diced stalk celery
• 1 diced avocado
• 1 small tin drained mandarin oranges
• 1 cup roasted cashews

Asian Dressing

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Directions

1. Mix the sesame seeds, salt, pepper, garlic, and coriander together in a shallow dish and sprinkle about a tsp or two over the shrimp making sure they're well covered. Save the rest of the seasoning in an air tight container for other dishes. 
2. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a mason jar and shake well. 
3. Prepare a large non stick pan with cooking spray over medium high. Sear the shrimp 2 minutes per side drizzling each side with a little Asian dressing.
4. Let rest 5 minutes.
5. Mix the salad ingredients together and drizzle with some of the dressing. (you won't be using all of the dressing - it can be saved in the refrigerator for up to three weeks)
6. Divide the salad in two for a main dish salad or four for an appetizer and top each with the seared shrimp and another drizzle of salad dressing.