Seaweed Salad

This Paleo Indian Seafood Dish features a refreshing seaweed salad, combining the umami of seaweed with zesty spices and seafood. It's a nutritious, light meal packed with flavor and health benefits.

Ingredients

• Dried seaweed (wakame) - 30 grams
• Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 100 grams
• Cucumber, thinly sliced - 1 medium
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut aminos - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried seaweed in warm water for about 10 minutes until rehydrated, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the rehydrated seaweed, cooked shrimp, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, coconut aminos, and sesame oil, then pour over the salad ingredients.
5. Toss everything gently to combine and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from shrimp which support heart health.
• Seaweed is high in vitamins and minerals, particularly iodine, which is essential for thyroid function.

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