Romaine Salad with Grapefruit & Shrimp

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The burst-in-your-mouth juicy sweetness of red grapefruit is a great partner for the slightly briny and chewy bite of cooked shrimp. In this healthy salad recipe, we use romaine lettuce and red cabbage, but a handful of peppery arugula or watercress would be a nice addition.

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 large red grapefruit (about 1 pound each)

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided

  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste

  • 1-1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 count), tails left on if desired

  • 8 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup very thinly sliced red cabbage

  • ½ cup slivered sweet onion

  • 8 sprigs fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Working over a medium nonreactive bowl, suprême grapefruit (see Tips). Squeeze the membranes to extract any extra juice. Measure 3 tablespoons juice into a large nonreactive bowl; save the remaining juice for another use.

  2. Whisk 1/4 cup oil into the large bowl along with vinegar, garlic, hot sauce, salt and pepper.

  3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the dressing.

  4. To serve, toss lettuce, cabbage and onion with the remaining dressing in the large bowl. Divide among 4 plates. Top with the shrimp and the grapefruit segments. Season with pepper, if desired, and garnish with cilantro.

Tips

Tips: Be sure to use a nonreactive bowl--stainless-steel, enamel-coated or glass--when working with acidic food like grapefruit. Reactive vessels, such as aluminum and cast-iron, can impart off colors and/or flavors.

To suprême: Use this technique to get pretty, pith-free citrus sections every time. Cut a thin slice off the top and bottom of the fruit with a large sharp knife. Place on a cutting board. Remove the peel and white pith below, following the curve of the fruit as you go. Working over a bowl, switch to a small sharp knife and cut each segment from the surrounding membranes. Squeeze any extra juice from the membranes, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324 Calories
19g Fat
16g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. shrimp & 2 1/2 cups salad each
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 25g 50%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Vitamin A 9503IU 190%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Folate 147mcg 37%
Sodium 470mg 20%
Calcium 132mg 10%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 68mg 16%
Potassium 780mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.