Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing
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4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing
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Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing is so easy to make, low in fat and carbs, and full of flavour!
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Ingredients
Blackened Shrimp:
- 500 g Shrimp King Prawns), tails removed, raw, peeled, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon basil ground
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- ½ -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more to suit your tastes
- 2 teaspoons paprika or smokey for a different flavour option, sweet
- 2 asparagus halved, bunches
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce or lettuce of choice), washed and ready to use, leaves
- 1 avocado cubed
- ¼ red onion sliced
- 1 basil fresh, handful, leaves
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional for extra flavour
- 2 tablespoons water or olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine shrimp (prawns) with all of the spice ingredients, and rub into the shrimp until evenly coated. Heat a large pan/skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the shrimp/prawns and the Asparagus while turning occasionally until the shrimp/prawns and asparagus have started to change colour and are just cooked (about 5 minutes).
- Combine the lettuce leaves, avocado, onion slices and basil leaves in a salad bowl. Add the shrimp/prawns and avocado over the top. Drizzle with the dressing.
For the dressing:
- Combine the yogurt in a bowl with the lemon pepper, lemon juice (if using), water and salt. Mix well to combine.
Notes
- You can use frozen shrimp if you don't have fresh, just make sure to thaw them before cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
317mg
(106%)
Sodium
2609mg
(109%)
Potassium
1226mg
(26%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
10353IU
(207%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 317mg | 106% |
| Sodium | 2609mg | 109% |
| Potassium | 1226mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10353IU | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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