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Delicious shrimp salad with fresh vegetables and lime slices, perfect for a healthy meal.
Stovetop~25 minComplexity

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.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 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

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. While waiting, fill a large bowl with ice water and position it near the stove.
  2. 2Add the raw shrimp to the boiling water all at once and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink, curl into a C shape, and are no longer translucent in the center. Immediately transfer the shrimp to the ice bath using a slotted spoon or spider strainer and let chill for 2–3 minutes until completely cool.
  3. 3Drain the chilled shrimp thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. 4In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Finely chop the dill pickles and stir them into the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Dice the bell pepper into ½-inch pieces and thinly slice the green onions, keeping white and green parts separate.
  6. 6In a large bowl, combine the cooled shrimp, bell pepper, white parts of the green onions, and the dressing. Gently fold together until evenly coated, then fold in the fresh chives and green parts of the green onions.
  7. 7Divide the shrimp salad evenly into 4 airtight containers while still cool. Seal and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

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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Common questions

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.

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