Zesty Shrimp Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Zesty Shrimp Salad
505 min.
25
54kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience: Zesty Shrimp Salad! This vibrant dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions, but it also bursts with flavor and freshness. Imagine succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs, creating a refreshing side dish that pairs beautifully with any meal.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a festive antipasti platter, or simply looking for a light snack, this salad is sure to impress your guests. The combination of spices, including mustard and celery seeds, adds a unique twist that sets this dish apart from traditional shrimp salads. Plus, with only 54 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

With a preparation time of just over 8 hours, this dish allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a marinated shrimp that is bursting with zest and character. Perfect for meal prep, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. Dive into this refreshing Zesty Shrimp Salad and let each bite transport you to a sunny seaside escape!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • teaspoon peppercorns black
  • tablespoon celery seeds 
  •  garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon sliced
  • 0.8 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon mustard seeds 
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 
  • pounds shrimp deveined peeled
  • tablespoons sugar 
  •  thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ziploc bags
  • mortar and pestle
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Crush first 3 ingredients with a mortar and pestle (or place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, and crush with a meat tenderizer).
  2. Transfer to a large bowl; add sugar, kosher salt, and lemon juice, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in oil and next 4 ingredients.
  3. Cook shrimp in boiling water to cover 1 to 2 minutes or until pink.
  4. Drain; add to marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Store 3 to 5 days in refrigerator, stirring occasionally. (The flavor gets more pronounced with time.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein53.86%
Fat27.85%
Carbs18.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.1
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.3843478456787%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.28mg
Hesperetin
2.26mg
Naringenin
0.12mg
Apigenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
2.03mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:54.2kcal
2.71%
Fat:1.75g
2.69%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.49%
Carbohydrates:2.59g
0.86%
Net Carbohydrates:2.26g
0.82%
Sugar:1.29g
1.44%
Cholesterol:58.42mg
19.47%
Sodium:323.1mg
14.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.62g
15.24%
Phosphorus:85.91mg
8.59%
Copper:0.16mg
7.88%
Vitamin C:5.89mg
7.13%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.39%
Magnesium:17.12mg
4.28%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.7%
Potassium:123.73mg
3.54%
Calcium:34.02mg
3.4%
Iron:0.46mg
2.56%
Selenium:1.12µg
1.6%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Fiber:0.33g
1.31%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin K:1.11µg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes