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 Keto Shrimp And Avocado Salad

This easy keto shrimp and avocado salad has a creamy dijon vinaigrette, avocado, and crunchy celery for an easy and healthy low-carb meal
Course dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 730kcal
Author Mihaela

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR SHRIMP SALAD

  • 1.5 lb (680g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp (28g) butter
  • Sea salt and Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
  • 2 ripe but firm avocados pitted and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (6g) freshly chopped dill

FOR DRESSING

  • 1 cup (240g) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp (15g) dijon mustard
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp in a single layer and season with sea salt and ground pepper. Cook for no more than 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Set aside and allow the shrimp to cool.
  • Add all dressing ingredients to a salad bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Chop the red onion, avocado, celery and dill. Add them all to the bowl with the dressing, together with the cooked shrimp. Toss well to get everything nicely coated with the creamy dressing.

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Notes

  1. Make sure you let the pan get nice and hot before you add the shrimp to stir-fry.
  2. The shrimp will only take 3 to 4 minutes to cook through, so keep an eye on them. Remove the shrimp from the skillet as soon as they're pink and shaped like a "C". They'll continue to cook after you remove them from the skillet. 
  3. You can add the onion to the skillet to cut back on some of the sharp flavor. 
  4. For dairy-free shrimp salad, use vegan mayo. 
  5. You can add any of your favorite salad toppings or mix-ins, including lettuce, red bell pepper, scallions, or cucumber for crunch. 
  6. This salad will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  7. If you want to make it spicy, add a few drops of tabasco sauce.
  8. You can also make this Keto shrimp salad recipe with grilled shrimp.
  9. Make this recipe with your favorite ingredients such as mango, apple, asparagus or beans, pasta, quinoa, or bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 1436mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg