Creamy Shrimp Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    2 as a light meal

  • Calories

    395 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Shrimp Salad

You're going to love this easy, creamy shrimp salad flavored with fresh herbs served in lettuce cups with cucumber and avocado.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g (1lb) peeled shrimp/prawns
  • 1 piece lemon peel
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dill chopped
  • 2 tsp chives chopped
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

To serve

  • lettuce for cups
  • avocado sliced
  • cucumber sliced

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a piece of lemon peel, a few peppercorns and a tablespoon of salt.
  2. Reduce the heat then add the peeled and deveined shrimp.
  3. Cook for 2 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque.
  4. Take care not to overcook the shrimp as it can turn rubbery quickly.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the water with a slotted spoon then allow to cool for 10 minutes. 
  6. While the shrimp is cooling, finely dice the shallot and herbs and add to a large bowl.
  7. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt and lemon juice then season with salt and pepper.
  8. Stir in the shrimp.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  10. Serve in lettuce wraps with cucumber and avocado.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g (76%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 328mg (109%) Sodium 1604mg (67%) Potassium 381mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 520IU (10%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2as a light meal

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 328mg 109%
Sodium 1604mg 67%
Potassium 381mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 520IU 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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