Shrimp, Avocado, and Mandarin Orange Salad

By Katecooks

Calories 291
Fat 17.7 g
Satfat 2.6 g
Monofat 11.3 g
Polyfat 2.5 g
Protein 19.9 g
Carbohydrate 15.5 g
Fiber 6 g
Cholesterol 129 mg
Iron 3.4 mg
Sodium 433 mg
Calcium 96 mg

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp $
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 2 Mandarin or Cuties Oranges
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chopped shallots
• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 peeled avocado, cut into 12 wedges

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 48mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; keep warm.

2. Peel and section grapefruit over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Combine grapefruit juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, tarragon, brown sugar, and shallots in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add lettuce; toss. Arrange 2 cups lettuce mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 3 avocado wedges; divide shrimp and grapefruit sections evenly among servings.