Zesty Lemon Shrimp Salad

This recipe is a vibrant Shrimp Salad featuring succulent shrimp marinated in olive oil, garlic, and zesty lemon juice. Tossed with fresh salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy sliced almonds, this dish is both nutrient-dense and full of flavor. The addition of honey and red pepper flakes gives a delightful balance of sweetness and heat, making it a perfect light meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the juice of 1/2 lemon, olive oil, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
4. In a large salad bowl, toss together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced almonds.
5. Zest the remaining 1/2 lemon over the salad.
6. Squeeze the juice of the zested lemon over the salad.
7. Top the salad with the grilled shrimp.
8. Enjoy your zesty lemon shrimp salad!

Summary:

• Calories: 660kcal
• Fat: 58g
• Protein: 23g
• Carbs: 21g
• Potassium: 900mg
• Magnesium: 90mg