
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 medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and browned. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, then crumble once cooled and set aside.
- 2In the same skillet, increase heat to high. Add the corn kernels and dry-roast for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to brown and caramelize. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 3Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and no longer translucent, with internal color turning from gray to pink. Transfer to a clean plate.
- 4Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, basil pesto, minced shallot, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and fully blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5Roughly chop the avocado. Tear or chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 6Divide the romaine lettuce evenly between 2 airtight containers. Top each with half of the corn, half of the crumbled bacon, half of the shrimp, and half of the avocado.
- 7Drizzle half of the dressing over each container, or store the dressing separately to add just before eating to prevent sogginess.
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.



