Thai Shrimp Salad for 2 Recipe

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Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber and onion. It's tossed and dressed with Thai flavors of sesame, cilantro, lime and refreshing mint. Annette Traverso - San Rafael, California

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Thai Shrimp Salad for 2 Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 large sweet onion, sliced
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 cups torn leaf lettuce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; thread onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
Stir reserved dressing; add the shrimp, onion and cucumber. Toss to coat. Divide lettuce among two salad plates; top with shrimp mixture and serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup shrimp mixture with 1 cup lettuce equals 212 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 138 mg cholesterol, 614 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Thai Shrimp Salad for 2 in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009