Cajun Shrimp Salad Recipe
This Cajun shrimp salad recipe is exactly what you need to spice up your lunchtime! This delicious salad can be made in under 20 minutes!
Enjoy Great Cajun Food
Are you itchin' for some Cajun? Sometimes the most delicious meal is something healthy, refreshing, and a tad bit spicy. Today, we'll be showcasing our spicy prawn bowl, which is one of our favorites because it has absolutely zero carbs!
Go on a grain-free kick for a while and try a delicious blend of finely-chopped veggies, romaine lettuce, and fresh prawns packed full of protein. Enjoy this handmade salad for lunch, dinner, or even as a midday snack.
Cajun cuisine is a truly unique wonder of flavours that will give your taste buds a party! A lot of Cajun food uses staple seafood like prawns and meat like sausage mixed with spices to create a hot and hearty bowl of food that the whole family can enjoy.
This style of cooking is unique to the Southern part of the United States, made with influence from a number of different cultures. It reminds us of food from around the world as it combines so many different flavours and tastes from other countries and nations.
How to Prepare Cajun Shrimp Salad
Making this refreshing salad takes some preparation, but the beautiful and colorful end result is totally worth it. First, you want to wash and chop a head of romaine lettuce to your liking. Then, you want to wash, chop, and/or peel the following:
- 1
handful of baby tomatoes - ½
carrot - 1
avocado - ¼
- ½ cup of prawns
Once your raw ingredients are freshly sliced, diced, and ready to go, you can start combining all of your ingredients and watch the magic take hold.
Making the Cajun Shrimp Salad Recipe
1. In one bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, baby tomatoes, carrot, avocado, 4 tablespoon of your favorite Greek yogurt, ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice, a few drops of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
2. In a second bowl, add the prawns, a few drops of sunflower oil, salt and pepper, and a few pinches of Cajun seasoning to your preference. Add these ingredients to a pan and fry the prawns for 3-5 minutes.
3. When the prawns are done frying, add them to the first bowl of your freshly chopped ingredients. Sprinkle chili flakes on top and enjoy!
Storage Options
The salad and vegetable ingredients can last several days in the fridge. You may want to eat the prawns more quickly, as seafood doesn't keep. You can always freeze portions of it for a later time!
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Cajun Shrimp Salad Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Frying pan
Ingredients
- ½ romaine lettuce
- 1-2 handfuls of baby tomatoes
- ½ carrot
- 1 avocado
- ¼ - ½ cup of prawns
- A few pinches of Cajun seasoning
- A pinch of chilli flakes
- 4 tablespoon of your favorite Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice
- A splash of olive oil
- A pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In one bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, baby tomatoes, carrot, avocado, 4 tablespoon of your favorite Greek yogurt, ¼ teaspoon of lemon juice, a few drops of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- In a second bowl, add the prawns, a few drops of olive oil, salt and pepper, and a few pinches of Cajun seasoning to your preference. Add these ingredients to a pan and fry the prawns for 3-5 minutes.
- When the prawns are done frying, add them to the first bowl of your freshly chopped ingredients. Sprinkle chili flakes on top and enjoy!
