Garlic Shrimp Salad

Garlic Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables, all enhanced by a savory garlic dressing. This Halal Chinese-inspired salad is perfect for a light dinner or a flavorful appetizer.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Cucumber (sliced) - 1 medium
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (Halal) - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through.
3. Remove the shrimp from the heat and let them cool slightly.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper.
5. Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad.
6. Drizzle the garlic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 560 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Loaded with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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