Low Fat Zesty Prawn Salad
Elevate your healthy meal game with this vibrant Low Fat Zesty Prawn Salad, a quick and delicious option bursting with fresh, wholesome flavors. Tender, perfectly spiced prawns are pan-seared to perfection and paired with a crisp mix of salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. A zesty lime-cilantro dressing ties it all together for a fresh, citrusy kick, while the optional addition of creamy avocado adds a luscious touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this high-protein, low-fat recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Simple, refreshing, and satisfying, this is a healthy prawn salad you’ll come back to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 100 grams Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 medium Avocado (optional, diced)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 medium Lime (zested and juiced)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the prawns. Pat them dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the prawns in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the salad base by combining the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion in a large salad bowl. If using avocado, add the diced avocado as well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice and zest of the lime, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. This will serve as the dressing for the salad.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad base and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the cooked prawns, ensuring they're evenly spread. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Low Fat Zesty Prawn Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 1098 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 80.0 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2417 mg | 51% | |
*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.
