Shrimp, Avocado & Roasted Corn Salad
This Shrimp, Avocado & Roasted Corn Salad provides 45g protein and 902 calories per serving—enough macro density for a full post-workout meal. Two hearty servings require minimal stovetop time, making it efficient for anyone who needs both high protein and calories in one bowl.
Ingredients
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen
- •Bacon
- •Shrimp(227g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine(960g)
- •Avocado
- •Cheese, Fontina(80g)
- •Buttermilk, Cultured, Low-Fat(120g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(120g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(60g)
- •Shallot
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Pinch Of Salt And Pepper, To Taste
Instructions
- 1Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the corn kernels and let them dry-roast for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their edges begin to brown and caramelize. Transfer the corn to a plate to set aside.
- 2Reduce heat to medium-high. In the same skillet, add the bacon. Fry for about 6 minutes, stirring ocassionally, until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the grease in the skillet.
- 3Add the shrimp and saute until cooked and pink, about 2 minutes per side (depending on the size of your shrimp). Remove shrimp and set aside. (You’re now done with your multi-tasking skillet!)
- 4Assemble your salads by tossing together the Romaine, corn, bacon, shrimp and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
- 5Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition — Per Serving
902
calories
45g
protein
72g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 23g
- Saturated fat
- 17.9g
- Sodium
- 1118 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.6g
2 servings per batch · ~791g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shrimp, Avocado & Roasted Corn Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 45g of protein and 902 calories with 72g fat and 23g carbs. This is a high-fat, calorie-dense option driven by the avocado content, making it better suited for fueling or surplus phases than aggressive cuts.
How long does Shrimp, Avocado & Roasted Corn Salad take to prep?
Quick prep means you're looking at minimal active time to assemble this salad on the stovetop. The recipe yields 2 servings, so it's ideal for a single meal or quick lunch prep without batch-cooking overhead.
Is Shrimp, Avocado & Roasted Corn Salad good for fat loss?
At 902 calories per serving, this salad is too calorie-dense for typical fat loss phases where you're targeting 400-600 calorie meals. The high fat content from avocado makes portion control critical if you're running a deficit.
