Sesame Shrimp Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 cup snow peas, steamed
  • 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 16 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 mandarin oranges, segmented
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup bottled Primal Kitchen Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, coconut aminos, ginger and honey. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
2. Place lettuce and mandarin orange segments in a large bowl. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring once or twice, until pink, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
3. Place shrimp in bowl with lettuce and orange segments. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss. Divide among 4 plates, sprinkle with almonds and serve.
Serves 4
Exchanges:
Protein: 3
Vegetables: 2
Carbohydrate: 1
Fruit: 1
Fats: 3