Lemon Glazed Jumbo Shrimp Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Lemon Glazed Jumbo Shrimp Salad, a light yet satisfying dish that bursts with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender jumbo shrimp are quickly pan-seared to perfection and coated in a luscious lemon glaze made with zesty lemon juice, fragrant zest, sweet honey, and a touch of garlic for an irresistible citrusy brightness. Paired with a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is both nutritious and indulgent. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant lunch, it comes together in just 20 minutes and offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Serve it as is, or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal that will impress any crowd.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 1 lb Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, sliced
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the lemon glaze.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and are opaque.

3. Reduce the heat to low and pour the lemon glaze over the shrimp. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly and let them cook for 1 additional minute. Remove the skillet from heat.

4. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, and red onion.

5. Top the salad with lemon-glazed shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (300.8g)

Calories		285
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		12.3 g	16%
	Saturated Fat	3.6 g	18%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		227 mg	76%
Sodium		549 mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate		15.0 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	3.3 g	12%
	Total Sugars	8.4 g
Protein		31.6 g	63%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		211 mg	16%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		809 mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 443 cal (37.3%%)

Protein: 507 cal (42.6%%)

Carbs: 238 cal (20.0%%)