Arugula Salad with Shrimp
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
14
Time
15m
Serves
4
This is a perfect spring salad when you can pick up fresh strawberries and radish. The spicy lime dressing adds some heat and tons of flavour!
Side
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Ingredients
1lb
Shrimp
2tsp
Smoked Paprika
1/2tsp
Kosher Salt
1/4tsp
Black Pepper
1Tbsp
Avocado Oil
1/3cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2Tbsp
Lime Juice
1Tbsp
Honey
1/2large
Shallots
1
Serrano Pepper
8cups
Arugula
1lb
English Peas
2cups
Strawberries
4
Radish
Instructions
1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with smoked paprika, half the salt and black pepper.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with avocado oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for two minutes per side, until bright pink and cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
3
Using an immersion blender (or blender), combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, shallot, serrano and remaining salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
4
Layer the arugula on a large serving platter and top with peas, strawberries, radish and then the shrimp. Drizzle the dressing over top. Serve and enjoy!
5
Substitutions: No shrimp: use another protein source such as grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas. Less heat: remove the seeds from the pepper, or use a milder pepper.
More Recipes by Jaclyn Irwin
Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.
