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Shrimp & Avocado Citrus Salad

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 383kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on
  • 8 cups arugula (180 grams)
  • 1 large avocado (150 grams)
  • 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented (200 grams)
  • 1 cup mango, chopped (150 grams)
  • 1/2 medium shallot, peeled and sliced (20 grams)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Gourmet Honey Roasted Sliced Almonds (28 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (16 grams)
  • 1 tbsp butter (0.5 oz)
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Orange Dressing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (1 oz)
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (1 oz)
  • 2 tbsp orange juice (1 oz)
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (0.5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp honey (0.5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/8 tsp xanthan gum (optional to thicken the dressing)

Instructions

  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.  Season with Flavor God seasoning and salt/pepper.
  • Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add half of the minced garlic, then add shrimp in a single layer in the skillet.  Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until shrimp is partially opaque on top and the bottom is pink and beginning to brown and form a crust from the butter.  Flip shrimp and continue cooking on the other side until cooked through.  Set aside.
  • Repeat cooking process with remaining shrimp, butter, and garlic.
  • Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
  • Assemble salad with arugula as base, then layer grapefruit, avocado, shallots, shrimp, and almonds.  Top with dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g