Summer Shrimp Salad

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Use an array of colorful tomatoes to make this healthy shrimp salad pop. Cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming off too strong for a light dinner salad that's perfect for summer entertaining.

By Nina Compton

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup lemon juice
1 medium English cucumber, diced
3 large heirloom tomatoes, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Toss shrimp with oil, thyme and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp are pink and firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl (discard thyme and garlic). Add lemon juice and stir to coat. Gently stir in cucumber, tomatoes and basil. Arrange the shrimp and vegetables in a serving bowl. Serve drizzled with any dressing left in the bowl and garnish with more basil, if desired.

Tips

Chef Nina Compton (Top Chef, Season 11 runner-up) used Louisiana wild Gulf shrimp in this recipe because of their sweet flavor. This recipe was influenced by her Caribbean culinary background and her use of Louisiana's native ingredients, which she uses at her restaurant, Compère Lapin, in New Orleans. She continually draws inspiration from her Caribbean roots to create unique and delicious dishes like this one.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290	Calories
15g	Fat
10g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 31g	61%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Vitamin A 1208IU	24%
Vitamin C 25mg	28%
Folate 29mcg	7%
Sodium 322mg	14%
Calcium 138mg	11%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 81mg	19%
Potassium 810mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Summer Shrimp Salad

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