Thunder Island

Shrimp Salad

shrimp salad
photo by alex

Shrimp and veg coated in a sweet and tangy dressing. This was a nice shrimp salad for two or a starter/side for four.

shrimp salad

Shrimp Salad

| Salads And Soups | Paleo | Fruits Nuts And Vegetables | Fish And Seafood |

Ingredients

  • For the shrimp
    • 400 g peeled shrimp
    • ½ tbsp lard
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • For the salad
    • 135 g (¼ head) iceberg lettuce
    • 1 x avocado
    • 200 g (½ medium) cucumber
    • 1 medium tomato
  • For the dressing
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • ½ tbsp honey
    • pinch mustard powder

Instructions

Preparation

  • Roughly chop the lettuce.
  • Chop the avocado.
  • Chop the cucumber.
  • Dice the tomato.

Method

  • Step 1
    • Melt the lard in a medium frying pan on medium heat. (Number 6.)
    • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
    • Fry the shrimp for about 5 mins turning halfway through; they will turn pink when done.
  • Step 2
    • Mix the lettuce, avocado and tomato.
  • Step 3
    • Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey and mustard in a small bowl.
  • Step 4
    • To serve, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and place the shrimp on top.