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Shrimp Scampi Salad

November 8, 2018 by DinnerPlanner

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Nothing beats light and low in calories like a delicious salad with shrimp for dinner. Low in fat and carbs yet high on taste with shrimp scampi marinated shrimp.

You will LOVE this easy Shrimp Scampi Salad for lunch or dinner.

shrimp scampi salad

Shrimp Scampi Salad

Wake up Your Taste Buds with an Awesome Salad! 

Low carb and low calorie delicious, this shrimp scampi salad is the perfect light lunch or dinner!  The always popular shrimp scampi is served up on a bed of lettuce with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Salads tend to get boring after a while so it’s a good idea to change things up a bit. This shrimp scampi salad will keep you on course with your weight loss plan or any healthy weight management plan because it’s low in calories and carbs. It’s delicious enough to provide you with a meal that will satisfy your urge to eat tasty foods that are higher in calories.

We always look for shrimp to go on sale and buy enough to last a couple months. Or just buy frozen shrimp and thaw what you need.

Gather Your Ingredients for this Awesome Shrimp Salad

  • Shrimp
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Lemon
  • Lettuce – Romaine or Leaf Lettuce
  • Olive Oil – quality olive oil
  • Butter – we always use salted butter
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Tomato
  • White Wine – a nice Chardonnay works well
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Shrimp Scampi Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

We love this low fat and carb shrimp scampi salad - perfect for a light dinner or light lunch.

Course: Healthy Salad
Cuisine: American
About: Shrimp Scampi Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 248 kcal
Author: DinnerPlanner
Ingredients
  • 1 large bunch Romaine or leaf lettuce, cleaned a chopped into pieces
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced and diced with seeds and pulp removed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined (or leave the tails on while cooking)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 medium freshly squeezed lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Cook garlic for about  1 minute, careful not to burn.

  2. Add shrimp to the skillet with the garlic and cook about 2 minutes until shrimp turns pink. Lightly salt & pepper shrimp.

  3. Stir in juice from 1/2 a lemon, white wine and fresh parsley.

  4. Let simmer for about 2 minutes.

  5. Serve of a bed of romaine lettuce and diced fresh tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Scampi Salad
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 301mg100%
Sodium 1114mg48%
Potassium 334mg10%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 6625IU133%
Vitamin C 12.7mg15%
Calcium 341mg34%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.



 

shrimp scampi for salad

You can cook shrimp in their shells to retain much of the flavor. Just remove the shells after the shrimp has finished cooking and before you place on them salad.

We use a delicious low calorie Caesar salad dressing that goes perfectly with this salad. Or whisk together a few ingredients to make your own home-made salad dressing.

Lemon and Oil Salad Dressing.

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Whisk everything together until well blended.

What Type of Lettuce to use In Your Shrimp Scampi Salad

Romain Lettuce
Green Leaf Lettuce
Bibb Lettuce
Boston

Toss in some Arugula or Baby Kale.

What Else can You Add to Your Shrimp Scampi Salad

Cherry Tomatoes
Sliced Tomatoes
Croutons
Diced Red Pepper – Vitamin C!
Capers
Baby Spinach

What to Serve with your Shrimp Scampi Salad

Bread and Butter or Oil Dipping Sauce
Chicken Pastina Soup
Dinner Rolls

Remember – No matter what type of lettuce you choose, most lettuce is filled with antioxidants, nutrients and fiber — everything we could use a lot more of.

Did you know that cooked shrimp (shell fish) is part of a healthy diet and research suggests eating between 8 and 12 ounces of shellfish or fish per week.

You will also love our Easy Shrimp Tacos for those busy nights you don’t have time to cook.

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