Grilled Shrimp Salad
This grilled shrimp salad is the most delicious, easy lunch or light dinner recipe. Packed with flavor and healthy too!
Servings 4
Calories 365kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 2158mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1849IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
