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Sesame Garlic Shrimp with Avocado
A super easy and healthy shrimp meal that comes together in no time yet is incredibly hearty and filling—perfect for lunch or dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 25 - 30 wild-caught shrimp peeled
- salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil divided
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 avocados peeled and coarsely chopped
- Romaine lettuce leaves or your favorite lentil chips
Instructions
- Pat dry the shrimp and place them in a large bowl. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. Coat the shrimp with three tablespoons of coconut oil and the sesame seeds. Toss to combine.
- In a large skillet, heat up three tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Add the garlic. Cook and stir the garlic for about 10 seconds. Add in the shrimps and all the sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque; the sesame seeds are light brown and slightly toasted. Remove from the stove and allow it to cool down a little for about 5 minutes.
- Place the avocados in a serving bowl and transfer all the content from the skillet into the bowl as well. Toss to combine the avocado with the sesame shrimp and garlic.
- Serve with sweet romaine lettuce leaves or your favorite lentil or tortilla chips.
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Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen shrimp. If frozen, fast thaw the shrimp by placing the fish in a bowl and submerge in water. I let them sit for about 10 to 15 minutes during which I refresh the water one more time and loosen up the shrimp gently. Then run cold water through the shrimp, move the shrimp around with your hands and allow the last remaining pieces of ice to thaw.
Nutrition Information
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
221mg
(74%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
147IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.