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Zesty Lemon Arugula Shrimp Salad

Zesty Lemon Arugula Shrimp Salad

A vibrant Zesty Lemon Arugula Shrimp Salad bursting with flavor, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Arugula peppery green
  • 1 pound Shrimp fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Tri-color Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
For the Dressing
  • 1 spray Avocado Oil Spray for sautéing
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Water for thinning the dressing

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with avocado oil. Sauté the shrimp until they're pink and cooked through, seasoning with sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder for flavor—about 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the arugula, tri-color carrots, shaved Parmesan cheese, and slivered almonds.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, pepper, and water.
  4. Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  5. Fold the sautéed shrimp into the salad, mixing gently. Serve fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with extra slivers of almond for added crunch.

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