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Light Shrimp Vegetable Salad

Shrimp and plenty of vegetables with a light dressing—low oil, lower carb, summer-friendly.

Total 16 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
SkilletLarge bowl Lighter mealsHigh protein
Light Shrimp Vegetable Salad

Pan-sear or blanch shrimp; dry vegetables so dressing clings.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 6 min

  1. Devein shrimp and pat dry; cut cucumber and tomato to bite size.
  2. Little oil in skillet; shrimp 2 minutes until pink, or blanch 1 minute in boiling water.
  3. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss vegetables with dressing in a large bowl.
  5. Top with shrimp; white sesame optional.
  6. Use medium heat unless noted; stir or flip occasionally for even cooking.
  7. Check doneness (no pink juices in poultry, fish flakes easily), then adjust salt.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Avocado adds fullness with a few more calories.

Toss fresh; shrimp and dressing separate up to 1 day refrigerated.

FAQ

No oil at all?

Lemon and salt only—even lighter.