5.0 from 9 votes
Shrimp Spinach Salad
This fun and flavorful Shrimp Spinach Salad is a tasty twist on a classic Tuscan bread salad. It's light, healthy, and totally delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Salad
Ingredients
- ½ English cucumber
- ¼ red onion
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 lices day-old bread (ciabatta, Italian, sourdough, etc...)
- 1.5 tsp butter or oil, for sautéing
- 8 oz raw shrimp (fresh or defrosted from frozen)
- salt and pepper to taste
EASY PEASY DRESSING:
- 3 TBSP quality extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 TBSP red wine or white wine vinegar
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- fresh basil
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F.
- Chop your tomatoes and thinly slice your red onion and cucumber.
- Whisk together your dressing and add cucumber and onion. Allow to marinate while you prep the salad.
- Line a baking sheet and top with torn pieces of ciabatta bread. Drizzle with of olive oil, toss to coat, and arrange in an even layer. Toast until lightly browned but still soft on the inside, approx. 5-7 minutes.
- Heat a little butter or oil on in a medium skillet one medium-high heat and add your shrimp. Cook shrimp approx. 3 minutes until opaque and pink. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. For plump, cocktail-style shrimp, add a tablespoon or so of water into the skillet while the shrimp cooks.
- Ready to eat? pour your dressing and veggies over the spinach, add toasted bread and tomatoes and toss to coat. Top with shrimp and dig in!
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Notes
- Because the bread will toast while you cook your shrimp, the total cook time is only 5-7 minutes. Score!
- For this recipe, any size shrimp will do. I typically use large or jumbo. Prep shrimp as needed by defrosting (if frozen), cleaning, peeling and deveining your shrimp. You can also pick up pre-prepped raw shrimp if desired.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1203mg
(50%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3408IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
212mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3408IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.