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Grilled Shrimp Salad
This grilled shrimp salad is the most delicious, easy lunch or light dinner recipe. Packed with flavor and healthy too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ lb (750g) peeled shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the salad
- 8 cups lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large cucumber sliced
- 2 avocados sliced
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the peeled, thawed shrimp in a bowl with a few tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice and the spices.
- Toss to coat then allow to marinate for 10 minutes while you preheat the pan.
- Preheat a large grill pan (you can use a skillet or outdoor grill too) over medium-high heat then cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side (depending on their size) until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and allow to rest while you make the salad.
- Add the lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and chunks of avocado to a large salad bowl then add the shrimp.
- Mix together the dressing ingredients then pour over the salad and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
2158mg
(90%)
Potassium
1191mg
(34%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1849IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 2158mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 1191mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1849IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.