Citrus Shrimp Salad

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
  


• 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  
  


• 3 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  
  


• ⅓ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
  
  


• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  
  


• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  
  


• 1 cup watercress, chopped
  
  


• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  
  


• ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
  
  


• 1 clove garlic
  
  


• 2 tbsp honey
  
  


• Non-fat cooking spray
  
  


• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  
  


• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
  
  

Preparation:

• In a food processor, add the lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce and red pepper flakes, blend until smooth.
  
  


• Pour lemon juice mixture into a medium bowl then add shrimp. Toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap then marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  
  


• Add the watercress, cabbage, and carrot in a large serving bowl and mix until combined.
  
  


• Whisk together the lime juice and honey in a small bowl then pour over salad mix. Toss until well-coated.
  
  


• Spray a small skillet with non-fat cooking spray. Pour shrimp with the marinade into the pan and cook over medium-high heat until shrimp is completely pink in the center (about 3 minutes).
  
  


• Place cooked shrimp in center of salad and sprinkle with optional basil and peanuts.
  
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (420 g)): 271 Calories, 28 g Protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 7 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 172 mg cholesterol, 363 mg sodium