Margarita Shrimp Salad Recipe

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Margarita Shrimp Salad
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  1. -Tip: To juice a lime: A lime at room temperature gives the most juice (1 1/2-2 tablespoons). Before juicing, roll the lime on the counter, pressing down with with your hand. If that recipe calls for both zest and juice, grate the zest before squeezing the juice.
  2. -To segment an orange: After zesting, use a small sharp knife to remove any remaining peel and all the bitter white pith. To make attractive segments, work over a bowl to catch the juice and slice between each segment and its surrounding membrane.
  3. Toss shrimp, tequila, orange zest, lime zest, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water and some ice; let stand for 10 minutes, or until ready to use.
  5. -
  6. -Meanwhile, make Creamy Lime-Chile Dressing:
  7. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl
  8. -Make ahead tip:
  9. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  10. -
  11. Toss romaine, endive, orange segments, and the drained onion in a large bowl.
  12. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  13. Divide among 4 plates.
  14. Toss avocados with lime juice and divide among the plates.
  15. Drain the shrimp, reserving the marinade.
  16. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  17. Add the shrimp and saute until pink and firm. 2-3 minutes.
  18. Divide among the salads.
  19. Add the reserved marinade to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring; spoon over shrimp.
  20. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 497.45 Kcal (2083 kJ)
Calories from fat 257.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.59g 44%
Cholesterol 76.23mg 25%
Sodium 1832.55mg 76%
Potassium 1010.87mg 22%
Total Carbs 46.7g 16%
Sugars 1.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 9.34g 37%
Protein 13.17g 26%
Vitamin C 29.9mg 50%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 215.3mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.71 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.36g 44%
Cholesterol 16.97mg 25%
Sodium 407.86mg 76%
Potassium 224.98mg 22%
Total Carbs 10.39g 16%
Sugars 0.3g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 37%
Protein 2.93g 26%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 50%
Iron 0.9mg 21%
Calcium 47.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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