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Grilled Shrimp Avocado Fennel and Orange Salad

Grilled shrimp, slices of avocado, shaved fennel and oranges are served over baby kale and mixed greens then topped with a citrus vinaigrette.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 2835 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 navel oranges (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 large navel orange (peeled and squeezed)
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after peeled))
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups fresh arugula or baby greens
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup 1⁄2 small bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced or shaved w/ mandoline
  • 3 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1 medium-size ripe Hass avocado (sliced thin)
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Combine the orange juice from one of the oranges, lemon juice, olive oil, shallots, kosher salt and pepper in a container with a tight-fitting lid and shake it vigorously to combine.
  2. Reserve 1⁄2 cup of the vinaigrette for dressing the salad and pour the remaining vinaigrette into a medium nonreactive bowl.
  3. Put the shrimp in the bowl, season with salt and pepper and toss; let it sit for about 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare your outdoor grill, or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through and opaque, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  6. Divide the baby greens on four plates, top with sliced fennel, oranges, avocados and shrimp.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, about 2 tbsp per salad.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 Calories 283.5kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 12g (18%) Cholesterol 172.5mg (58%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2835

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4
Calories 283.5kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 12g 18%
Cholesterol 172.5mg 58%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%

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