Citrus Shrimp Salad – Healthy Weight Loss Recipe

 

(makes 4 servings)

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.	In a food processor, add the garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and blend until smooth.
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.	In a large serving bowl, add the watercress, cabbage, and carrot and mix until combined.
4.	In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey then pour over salad mix. Toss until well-coated.
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.	Place cooked shrimp in center of salad and garnish with optional basil and peanuts.

 

TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (420 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount per serving Calories 271 Calories from fat 57 Total Fat 5 g Saturated Fat 1 g Cholesterol 172 mg Sodium 363 mg Total Carbohydrates 29 g Dietary Fiber 7 g Sugars 8 g Protein 28 g Vitamin A 105% Vitamin C 155% Calcium 20% Iron 25%

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