Gluten-free, Dairy free, Whole 30, Paleo
I'm a firm believer in that fact that eating healthy can taste not just good, but... fantastic! This spicy shrimp salad is case in point. The spices I used on the shrimp are the perfect balance to a very simple and sweet honey balsamic dressing.
This salad is super satisfying too, because it contains plenty of healthy saturated fats (avocado), and plenty of quality sourced proteins (pastured soft-boiled eggs and wild-caught shrimp). So there is no way you will go hungry after enjoying this decadent meal!
Serves 1-2
INGREDIENTS
Salad
2 C arugula, organic
1/3 lb shrimp, wild-caught, deveined, tail on
1 tsp prepared fish seasoning (your favorite)
2 tomatos, quartered
1/2 avocado, sliced thin
2 eggs, pastured
1 Tbsp vinegar
red pepper flakes, to taste
cilantro, chopped, garnish
sea salt, cracked, to taste
Dressing
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp honey, raw
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
METHOD
I like to assemble the base of the salad first (arugula, tomatoes, and avocado). To get these thin avocado slices, scoop half of an avocado out of it's skin and flip upside down on a cutting board (pit hole facing down). Use a sharp knife to cut the slices close together.
I had some dry-farmed tomatoes on hand, but any kind of tomato works. They were small enough so that when I quartered them, they were the perfect bite-sized pieces.
To make the soft-boiled eggs... add water to a small saucepan, making sure water will cover the eggs by at least 1". Add 1 Tbsp of vinegar. Once it's at a roiling boil, gently place the eggs inside and set a timer for 6 1/2 min (for large sized eggs). Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and place in an ice bath. Once the eggs are cool (at least 3 min but it's okay if they sit longer), peel and slice eggs.
To cook the shrimp... be sure to wash thoroughly and peel the tails off.
Heat a skillet on medium and add 1 Tbsp avocado oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Season the shrimp with your favorite prepared fish seasoning (this is a big timesaver) and sea salt. My favorite seasoning is the Healthy on You brand, "Fish You Were Here."
Place shrimp in pan and cook for 1-2 min. Flip with tongs and cook another 1-2 minutes. They cook super fast so don't walk away. Shrimp will be pretty and pink!
Add the soft boiled eggs and shrimp to the salad, and garnish with red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro, and sea salt.
To make the dressing, simply mix all ingredients together and stir with a mini whisk.
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In good health and food freedom,
Alyssa
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