5 from 6 votes
Winter Shrimp Salad
A lovely salad of citrus, avocado and shrimp. Perfect for any time of year, but especially welcome during the cold winter months.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
723 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound Shrimp shells on, medium
- 3 navel orange medium
- 1 avocado ripe haas variety
- 4 cups lettuce torn leaves
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped, about 1 tablespoon
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of salted water to the boil.Add the shrimp and cook just until they turn pink.
- Remove shrimp from water and place in a small bowl with ice.
- When cooled, remove and discard the shells. Set the shrimp aside until needed.
- Peel and section the oranges over a bowl so that the juices are caught in the bowl with the orange sections.
- Peel the avocado and slice or break into bite-sized pieces.
Cup of Yum
Assemble the salad:
- Place the lettuce on a plate. Using a slotted spoon, remove the orange sections leaving the juice in the bowl. Place the orange sections and avocado on top of the lettuce. Arrange the shrimp on top.
Make the dressing:
- Using the orange juice remaining in the bowl (you should have about 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice), add the olive oil while whisking to blend. Add the sugar (or Splenda) and whisk until dissolved. Add the cilantro and stir together until well blended. Pour the dressing over the salad. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
723kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1024mg
(43%)
Potassium
1898mg
(40%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
35777IU
(716%)
Vitamin C
237mg
(263%)
Calcium
441mg
(44%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 723
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 723kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1024mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1898mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 35777IU | 716% |
| Vitamin C | 237mg | 263% |
| Calcium | 441mg | 44% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.