Low Carb Shrimp Fajita Salad Recipe
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9.5g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Moderate
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.
7.2g
Protein
21.1g
Fat
7.2g
Fiber
335.1cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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1 tsp powder chili peppers
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0 1/2 tsp table salt
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0 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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0 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
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0 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 036800328228, organic
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6 Tbsp olive oil
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2 Tbsp lime juice, unsweetened
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0 1/4 tsp fresh garlic
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1 cup fresh onion, mature
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1 cup fresh green bell pepper
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1 cup fresh red bell pepper, sliced
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16 oz raw shrimp, large
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4 cup fresh romaine lettuce
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1 cup fresh cilantro
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12 ea fresh red cherry tomatoes
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1 ea fresh avocado
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1 ea fresh jalapeno peppers
DIRECTIONS
- In a small bowl or cup mix fajita seasoning blend by combining chili powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin until well mixed and evenly distributed. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, minced or pressed fresh garlic, and ½ teaspoon fajita seasoning mix (from step one). Set aside.
- Warm a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add one tablespoon olive oil and when warm, add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, until becoming translucent. Add sliced bell peppers and continue to sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon fajita seasoning mix and continue to sauté stirring to evenly coat all the vegetables, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside on a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Pat shrimp dry and sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning blend (1 ½ teaspoons), tossing to evenly coat. Place the skillet back over medium heat with the last tablespoon oil. Cook shrimp in batches until just done, about 30 seconds per side.
- To assemble salads, place 1 cup romaine lettuce on each of 4 plates. Top each plate with one quarter of the onions and peppers (about 60g), one quarter of the shrimp (about 99g), one quarter cup cilantro leaves, 3 sliced grape tomatoes, one quarter of a sliced avocado, and one quarter of thinly sliced jalapeno. Drizzle each salad with 1 ½ tablespoons lime dressing and serve while the shrimp and vegetables are warm.
Serve along side a warm low carb tortilla if your carb goals allow.
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