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Author: Bob and Robin Young Web page: www.rockinrs.com Shrimp are a great low-fat, protein-rich delicacy with a touch of omega-3 fatty acids. Mix them up with the monounsaturated fats found in avocados and olive oil for a power lunch.
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| Recipe Type |
| Salad |
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| Ingredients |
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| 1 lbs |
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Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
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| 1 T |
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Lime zest |
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| 6 T |
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Lime juice, fresh and divided |
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| 2 t |
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Cumin, divided |
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| ½ t |
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Sea Salt |
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| ¼ t |
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Pepper, fresh ground |
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| 1/8 t |
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Cayenne pepper |
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| 1 lbs |
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Ripe tomatoes cut into ½" chunks |
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| ½ c |
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Red onion, chopped |
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| ¼ c |
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Cilantro, fresh and chopped |
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| 3 T |
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Olives, stuffed and chopped |
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| 2 T |
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Olive oil |
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| 1 |
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Avacado, ripe and pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks |
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| 4 c |
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Mixed salad greens |
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Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and add the lime zest, 3 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Mix well, cover, and set aside while preparing the salad. |
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In another medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, ¼ cup cilantro, olives, oil, and the remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice, ½ teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix well. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes to blend the flavors. Add the avocado and mix gently. |
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Place the greens in a large shallow bowl and mound the avocado mixture in the center. |
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Spray a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Warm over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning often, for about 4 minutes, or until just opaque in the thickest part. |
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Add the shrimp and any pan juices to the salad and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve immediately. |
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| Servings: 4 |
| Preparation time: 20 minutes |
| Cooking time: 4 minutes |
| Ready in: 30 minutes |
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| Nutrition Facts |
| Serving size: 1 serving |
| Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. |
| Nutrition information provided by the recipe author. |
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| Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories |
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296.00 |
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| Calories From Fat (46%) |
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136.62 |
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| Calories From Protein (35%) |
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102.46 |
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| Calories From Carbs (19%) |
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56.92 |
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| Calories From Alcohol (0%) |
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0.00 |
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% Daily Value |
| Total Fat 16.00g |
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25% |
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| Saturated Fat 0.00g |
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0% |
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| Monounsaturated Fat 0.00g |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g |
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| Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g |
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| Cholesterol 170.00mg |
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57% |
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| Sodium 570.00mg |
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24% |
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| Potassium 0.00mg |
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0% |
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| Carbohydrates 15.00g |
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5% |
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| Dietary Fiber 7.00g |
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28% |
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| Sugar 0.00g |
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| Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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| Net Carbohydrates 8.00g |
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| Protein 27.00g |
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54% |
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| Alcohol 0.00g |
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| Caffeine 0.00mg |
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| Water 0.00g |
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| | | Recipe formatted and exported by Living Cookbook from Radium Technologies, Inc. |
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