Nothing says “I pretend to be healthy” like tossing grilled shrimp onto lettuce and following it up with a caffeine-soaked dessert.
This dish walks the line between beach body dreams and espresso-fueled sabotage with confidence and extra dressing.
You grill shrimp like you’re in control of life, then dunk yourself into creamy mascarpone like emotions don’t exist.
The salad whispers self-care while the tiramisu screams midweek breakdown masked in whipped cream.
Balance? Please. This meal is a see-saw of delusion and decadence.
You’ll eat it while both judging and congratulating yourself.
Honestly, it’s beautiful chaos.
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Coffee Tiramisu
A citrusy grilled shrimp salad dances with crisp greens. Then coffee tiramisu smashes the afterparty with mascarpone and soaked ladyfingers. Contradictions? Delicious.
Ingredients
For Grilled Shrimp Salad:
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 5 cups mixed greens
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cucumber chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze drizzled dramatically
For Coffee Tiramisu:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur or skip if boring
- 20 ladyfinger biscuits
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: grated dark chocolate for topping
Instructions
Grilled Shrimp Salad Steps:
- Mix shrimp with oil, garlic, lemon juice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Grill 2–3 minutes each side until shrimp curls like your last relationship.
- In a large bowl, toss greens, onion, cucumber, and avocado.
- Top with grilled shrimp and drizzle balsamic glaze like you’re on a cooking show.
- Pretend this was your plan all along.
Coffee Tiramisu Steps:
- Brew strong coffee. Let it cool—don’t rush, this dessert holds grudges.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip cream to soft peaks and fold into mascarpone.
- Combine coffee and liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Dip each ladyfinger quickly—don’t soak unless you want tiramisu soup.
- Layer dipped biscuits in dish. Spread half mascarpone mix over it.
- Repeat layers. Top with cocoa powder and grated chocolate.
- Chill 2+ hours. Then devour with zero restraint.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 490Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 15%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Iron: 18%
- Calcium: 22%
- Potassium: 17%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use arugula if you want to feel more Mediterranean and slightly bitter.
- Add mango chunks to salad if you need sweetness to cope.
- Espresso powder in tiramisu cream? Yes. For maximum chaos.
- Don’t skip chilling the tiramisu—it needs time to emotionally prepare.
- Grate chocolate over tiramisu with flair. You’ve earned the drama.
