Keto Friendly Shrimp Salad Recipe
Low carb with avocado & lemon thyme dressing
PREP TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
SERVES: 4
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):
429 Calories • 32g Total Fat
12g Carbohydrates • 5g Fiber
7g Net Carbs • 26g Protein
Shrimp salad may sound simple and basic, but this shrimp salad is packed full of flavor and crunch.
Shrimp is low on calories, high in protein and contains no carbs. A 3oz serving of shrimp contains about 50% of your daily required selenium intake which may help reduce inflammation and promote heart health. High in omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids. Shrimp is also a great source of iron and is one of the best food sources for iodine Iodine is required by the body for proper thyroid function and brain health.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ lbs. shrimp, precooked, peeled and deveined (16-20 shrimp per pound)
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cloves garlic, grated
- Kosher salt & pepper to taste
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 shallot, diced
- 3 cups spinach
DIRECTIONS
- Place shrimp and avocado in a large bowl.
- In a medium-sized bowl mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, lemon zest, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Add the mayonnaise mixture to the shrimp and avocado. Using a rubber spatula mix to coat.
- Add in celery and shallot and mix it all together.
- Equally divide spinach among 4 plates.
- Equally divide and place the shrimp mixture on top of spinach and toss to coat spinach
- Serve with lemon wedge for squeezing over the salad and greens for extra lemony flavor.
GARY APPELSIES
Gary Appelsies is a Board Certified Holistic Integrative Nutritionist, Natural Foods Chef, Inspirational Speaker and Author. He has an extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health. Drawing on these skills and knowledge of different dietary theories, Gary is able to work with clients to help them make lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results.