Keto Spicy Shrimp Salad

This Keto Spicy Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that combines succulent shrimp with a medley of fresh vegetables and a spicy Thai-inspired dressing. Perfect as a refreshing snack or light meal, it's both low in carbs and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 250 grams, peeled and deveined
• Lettuce (Romaine or Butter) - 100 grams, chopped
• Cucumber - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, chili paste, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
2. In a pan over medium heat, add the shrimp and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Remove the shrimp from the heat and let them cool for a few minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cucumber, red bell pepper, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
5. Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and drizzle with the dressing, tossing gently to combine.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 27 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, promoting heart health.

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