Citrus Salad with Shrimp and Watercress

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Citrus Salad with Shrimp and Watercress
45 min.
6
200kcal

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Embark on a culinary journey with our vibrant Citrus Salad with Shrimp and Watercress, a delightful dish that merges fresh flavors and nutrition without compromising on taste. Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this salad is an excellent addition to your lunch or dinner menu, serving as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. Imagine the burst of citrus from the juicy blood oranges, zesty pink grapefruit, and sweet kumquats intermingling with tender, perfectly cooked shrimp!

The bright, tangy dressing infused with fresh mint and grapefruit juice elevates this dish to a whole new level. The crispness of watercress adds a peppery bite, perfectly complementing the succulent shrimp and sweet fruit medley. With just 200 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that does not skimp on flavor. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply looking to elevate your lunch routine, this Citrus Salad offers a refreshing twist that will surely impress friends and family alike.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is beautiful to present. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this refreshing dish that shines with color, flavor, and vital nutrients. Get ready to savor every bite of this delicious and nutritious salad!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  blood oranges 
  • tablespoons olive oil extravirgin
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  pink grapefruit 
  • tablespoons grapefruit juice fresh
  • 1.3 pounds shrimp deveined peeled
  • 10  kumquats seeded thinly sliced
  • teaspoon grapefruit rind grated
  •  navel oranges 
  • 0.5 cup onion red thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups watercress trimmed ( 1 bunch)
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
  2. To prepare salad, add shrimp to large saucepan of boiling water.
  3. Remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  4. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
  5. Cut a 1/4-inch slice off top and bottom of oranges and grapefruit.
  6. Cut away peel so no white pith remains.
  7. Cut fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and discard any seeds.
  8. Cut each grapefruit slice into quarters. Arrange fruit on a serving platter.
  9. Drizzle fruit with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  10. Combine shrimp, onion, mint, and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Arrange shrimp mixture over fruit.
  11. Combine remaining vinaigrette, watercress, and kumquats, tossing gently to coat. Arrange watercress mixture over shrimp mixture.
  12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories200kcal
Protein40.14%
Fat24.77%
Carbs35.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.42
Glycemic Load
1.85
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.986521743319%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.26mg
Hesperetin
11.62mg
Naringenin
36.08mg
Apigenin
6.98mg
Luteolin
0.71mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
2.71mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
6.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.27kcal
10.01%
Fat:5.76g
8.87%
Saturated Fat:0.86g
5.4%
Carbohydrates:18.37g
6.12%
Net Carbohydrates:14.12g
5.14%
Sugar:11.69g
12.99%
Cholesterol:152.73mg
50.91%
Sodium:316.33mg
13.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.02g
42.04%
Vitamin C:65.25mg
79.1%
Vitamin K:31.35µg
29.85%
Phosphorus:240.99mg
24.1%
Copper:0.45mg
22.6%
Vitamin A:1105.81IU
22.12%
Fiber:4.25g
17%
Potassium:529.43mg
15.13%
Magnesium:54.33mg
13.58%
Calcium:131.42mg
13.14%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.86%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.25%
Folate:32.82µg
8.21%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.49%
Iron:1.05mg
5.83%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.54%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.4%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.18%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.77%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.72%
Source:My Recipes