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Pesto Shrimp Tomato Salad Recipe

This Pesto Shrimp Tomato Salad Recipe is ready in 10 minutes and it's a perfect quick lunch or light dinner meal for the week. Enjoy! 
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten-free, low-carb, lunch, Salad, seafood, side dish, summer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 194kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 cups lettuces chopped
  • ¾ cup red onion chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomato cut in half
  • 2-3 tablespoons store-bought pesto If you prefer a homemade pesto, click here

Instructions

For the shrimp

  • Using paper towels, pat dry shrimp and add in a medium bowl.
  • Add salt and black pepper.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over high heat.
  • Add shrimp and cook for about 1-2 minutes each side or until cooked through. Set aside.

For the Salad

  • In a large salad bowl, add lettuces, red onions, cherry tomatoes and cooked shrimp.
  • Add pesto and mix everything well to combine. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Careful not to overcook the shrimp as it'll become rubbery.
  • Pat the shrimp dry before using as it can steam instead of sear in the skillet if there's moisture.
  • Buy pre-peeled shrimp if you want to save a few minutes of prep work.
  • To store: Put pesto shrimp salad into an airtight glass container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • To freeze: Freeze cooked shrimp in a freezer-safe bag once the shrimps have reached room temperature. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 14.5g | Fat: 13.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 144mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 1.5g