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Shrimp Salad

One serving of this salad provides you with a very good source of vitamin D and K, important components for healthy bones. The shrimp will help boost your intake of those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids, which will help to keep inflammation at bay. Quick and easy, you can enjoy this salad as a light meal on its own or as a side salad to accompany a larger meal.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp 3 TBS fresh lemon juice 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 4 medium cloves garlic, pressed 3 TBS fresh chopped parsley 1 large firm ripe tomato, chopped, seeds and excess pulp removed salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste pinch red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance its health-promoting properties:foodtip,22].
2. Use a 3 quart saucepan filled halfway with water. Add salt to taste and 3 TBS of lemon juice and bring to a boil.
3. While water is coming to a boil, peel shrimp. Make a slight slit down the back of each shrimp and rinse out black vein. Add to boiling water and cook just until they are pink, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Dry shrimp with paper towels to remove excess water. If not, it will dilute the flavor. Make sure shrimp is well dried. Toss with rest of ingredients. If you can let them marinate in refrigerator for an hour they will be more flavorful.

Serves 4

Nutritional Profile

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Shrimp Salad 1.00 serving 175.53 grams 186.89 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating tryptophan 0.33 g 103.1 9.9 excellent selenium 45.34 mcg 64.8 6.2 very good vitamin K 49.74 mcg 62.2 6.0 very good protein 24.40 g 48.8 4.7 very good vitamin D 162.39 IU 40.6 3.9 very good vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 1.69 mcg 28.2 2.7 good vitamin C 14.70 mg 24.5 2.4 good iron 3.85 mg 21.4 2.1 good vitamin A 865.01 IU 17.3 1.7 good phosphorus 172.73 mg 17.3 1.7 good vitamin B3 (niacin) 3.27 mg 16.4 1.6 good omega 3 fatty acids 0.37 g 15.4 1.5 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

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