Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing
This Blackened Shrimp Salad delivers 66g protein and 470 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein-to-calorie ratios available for lunch prep. Quick-preps 2 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for athletes pushing toward 200g+ daily protein without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(500g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Basil, Dried(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(5g)
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
- •1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(5g)
- •Paprika, Ground(10g)
- •Asparagus
- •Olive oil(5g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lettuce, Romaine(960g)
- •Avocado
- •Yellow Onion
- •Basil, Fresh
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(80g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(5g)
- •2 Tablespoons Water, ((Or Olive Oil))
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1In a shallow bowl, combine shrimp (prawns) with all of the spice ingredients, and rub into the shrimp until evenly coated. Heat a large pan/skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the shrimp/prawns and the Asparagus while turning occasionally until the shrimp/prawns and asparagus have started to change colour and are just cooked (about 5 minutes).
- 2Combine the lettuce leaves, avocado, onion slices and basil leaves in a salad bowl. Add the shrimp/prawns and avocado over the top. Drizzle with the dressing.
- 3Combine the yogurt in a bowl with the lemon pepper, lemon juice (if using), water and salt. Mix well to combine.
Nutrition — Per Serving
470
calories
66g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 44g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 367 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 15.6g
2 servings per batch · ~848g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing have per serving?
Each serving delivers 66g of protein at 470 calories, making this one of the highest-protein-per-calorie options in the lineup. Macro breakdown includes 8g fat and 44g carbs per serving.
How long does Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields only 2 servings, so this is ideal for two people prepping individual meals or splitting a post-workout lunch without extended prep time.
Is Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing good for muscle gain?
At 66g protein and 470 calories per serving with 44g carbs, this is highly optimized for muscle gain and works as a complete post-workout meal. The carbohydrate content paired with the extreme protein load makes it ideal for supporting glycogen replenishment and protein synthesis.
