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31 Healthy Lunch Ideas | Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad

This simple but totally flavorful shrimp salad makes the perfect meal-prep meal for lunch or dinner thanks to pan-seared citrus-flavored shrimp, creamy avocado, and the crunch of sliced almonds.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 salads
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp , (I use 31/40 shrimp)
  • 8 cups greens , (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
  • Fruity or lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon or ½ orange
  • 1 avocado , sliced or diced
  • 1 shallot , minced
  • 4 ounces sliced almonds , toasted
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the recipe for the Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp, or gently warm the leftover shrimp. Or, if you prefer, serve the shrimp chilled.
  2. Toss the shrimp with the salad greens in a large bowl.
  3. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, and if desired, some of the sauce remaining from the shrimp with a generous squeeze of citrus, and toss lightly to coat.
  4. Add the avocado, shallots and sliced almonds and then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Notes

  • Use some of the citrus sauce from the shrimp as a double duty dressing.
  • Or, if you don't have enough sauce for the dressing, simply use a good extra virgin olive oil (I like the lemon flavored varieties) with an additional squeeze of citrus.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 906mg (38%) Potassium 693mg (20%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 982IU (20%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 256mg (26%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4salads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 906mg 38%
Potassium 693mg 15%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 982IU 20%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 256mg 26%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.