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Citrus Shrimp Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Citrus Shrimp Salad

14 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

298
Calories
32g
Protein
2g
Fat
47g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Watercress 1 cup (34g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Roasted Peanut not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspooon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 cup [[watercress], chopped
  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Nonfat cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1

1.In a food processor, add the garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and blend until smooth.

2

2.Pour lemon juice mixture into a medium sized bowl then add shrimp. Toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap then marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3

3.In a large serving bowl, add the watercress, cabbage, and carrot and mix until combined.

4

4.In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey then pour over salad mix. Toss until well-coated.

5

5.Spray a small skillet with nonfat cooking spray. Pour shrimp with the marinade into the pan and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until shrimp is completely pink in the center.

6

6.Place cooked shrimp in center of salad and garnish with optional basil and peanuts.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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