Grilled Shrimp with Green Goddess Slaw

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Grilled Shrimp with Green Goddess Slaw

Bright and herbal, quickly grilled yet tender and sweet shrimp contrast nicely with crisp cabbage slaw and crunch from pepitas for a delicious and easy refreshing meal.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american, cabbage, dairy-free, easy, egg-free, fast, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, PSMF, salad, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 2
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch of baking soda
  • 2 cups cabbage sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup pepitas optional, omit for low fat
  • small handful of fresh herbs optional, for garnish

Green Goddess Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt for low fat
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or more mayonnaise for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 1 clove garlic clove peeled
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with baking soda and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a small blender and blend until smooth. Toss most of the dressing with the cabbage, leaving a bit to drizzle over the shrimp later.
  • Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill on high heat, about 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Top the slaw with the shrimp and drizzle with reserved dressing. Garnish with pepitas and fresh herbs, if using.

Notes

Nutrition with non-fat Greek yogurt and sour cream: Calories: 336 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 10, Protein: 52g
Nutrition with all mayonnaise: Calories: 495 cal, Carbs: 8g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 28, Protein: 51g
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Shrimp with Green Goddess Slaw
Amount per Serving
Calories
423
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
584
mg
195
%
Sodium
 
2169
mg
94
%
Potassium
 
522
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
51
g
102
%
Vitamin A
 
588
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
44
mg
53
%
Calcium
 
425
mg
43
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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August 8, 2021

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