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Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Ingredients
Blackened Shrimp:
- 500 g raw peeled large shrimp, (King Prawns), tails removed
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (add more to suit your tastes)
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, (or smokey for a different flavour option)
- 2 bunches of Asparagus, halved
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Salad:
- 4 cups Cos lettuce leaves, (or lettuce of choice), washed and ready to use
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ¼ red onion, sliced
- 1 Handful fresh basil 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.
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For the dressing:
- Combine the yogurt in a bowl with the lemon pepper, lemon juice (if using), water and salt. Mix well to combine.
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Notes
- You can use frozen shrimp if you don't have fresh, just make sure to thaw them before cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
317mg
(106%)
Sodium
2609mg
(109%)
Potassium
1226mg
(35%)
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
% 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.