Cilantro Citrus Shrimp Salad

1 pound frozen cooked shrimp, thawed

¼ cup yellow or red onion, finely chopped

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/16 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the dressing

2 tablespoons light tasting olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

Juice from one lemon or lime

Prep the shrimp by making sure they are defrosted. I recommend placing the defrosted shrimp in a colander and using a paper towel to blot the shrimp dry. If there are ice crystals on the shrimp or it's excessively wet, it will water down your dressing and make the salad too soupy.

Place all of the salad ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl and set aside. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small glass bowl and add to the salad ingredients. Mix well. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or serve immediately.

This can be served as either an appetizer, a side dish, or a main dish. If serving as a main dish, I would recommend serving it over a bed of dressed lettuce.