Shrimp Salad
Shrimp Salad packs 26g protein into just 159 calories per serving, making it the leanest option in the shrimp library for aggressive cuts. Four servings prepare instantly on the stovetop, fitting into busy prep days that demand speed over complexity. Ideal as a high-volume lunch that preserves your calorie budget while contributing meaningful protein toward daily totals.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(120g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Pickles, Dill, Canned(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Mustard, Dijon(5g)
- •1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Chives, Fresh(45g)
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water and keep near the stove. Add the shrimp to the water all at once and cook until they just turn pink and curl into a C shape, about 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the shrimp to the ice bath using a spider or fine mesh strainer. Chill the shrimp fully, then drain and pat dry.
- 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, pickles, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper until smoothly incorporated.
- 3Place the shrimp in a large bowl along with the bell pepper and green onions. Add the dressing, stir gently to combine, then stir in the chives or dill. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
Nutrition — Per Serving
159
calories
26g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 282 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.5g
4 servings per batch · ~182g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shrimp Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 26g of protein with only 159 calories, 5g fat, and 3g carbs. This is one of the leanest protein-per-calorie options available on PrepForge.
How long does Shrimp Salad take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch means you can have multiple meals ready in minimal time. This makes it ideal for last-minute meal prep or daily lunch rotation.
Is Shrimp Salad good for fat loss?
At 159 calories and 26g protein per serving with minimal fat and carbs, Shrimp Salad is optimized for fat loss phases where calorie deficit is the priority. You can eat multiple servings and stay well within daily calorie goals while hitting protein targets.
