Low Carb Shrimp Louie Salad
This Shrimp Louie Salad takes an old school favorite and gives it a low carb and keto update. The result is a deliciously light and refreshing salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 1/2 lb large (16 to 20 count) raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 6 hard-boiled eggs (easy peel method) halved
- 8 cups of romaine lettuce torn or chopped (butter lettuce, mixed greens, or baby spinach also work well)
- 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1 large ripe avocado sliced or diced
- pink salt
- cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp capers drained
- Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette for serving
Instructions
- Season shrimp with the Cajun seasoning blend.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. When hot add shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or just until they turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- To assemble the salad, arrange the lettuce on a large serving platter (or large salad bowl) and scatter it with the tomatoes, avocado, and shrimp.
- Peel the eggs and cut them in half. Nestle them into the salad.
- Sprinkle the salad with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Serve with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette.
Notes
Nutritional info does not include the Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing. Please see that recipe for that info.
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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Disclaimer
Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 329mgSodium: 788mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6864IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg
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