Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing
Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Dressing is so easy to make, low in fat and carbs, and full of flavour!
Foto: Cafe DelitesIngredients
- 500 g raw peeled large shrimp, ((King Prawns), tails removed)
- 2 cloves of garlic, (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ((add more to suit your tastes))
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, ((or smokey for a different flavour option))
- 2 bunch es of Asparagus, (halved)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cups Cos lettuce leaves, ((or lettuce of choice), washed and ready to use)
- 1 Avocado, (cubed)
- 1/4 red onion, (sliced)
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ((optional for extra flavour))
- 2 tablespoons water, ((or olive oil))
- Salt to taste
Steps
In a shallow bowl, combine shrimp (prawns) with all of the spice ingredients, and rub into the shrimp until evenly coated. Heat a large pan/skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the shrimp/prawns and the Asparagus while turning occasionally until the shrimp/prawns and asparagus have started to change colour and are just cooked (about 5 minutes).
Combine the lettuce leaves, avocado, onion slices and basil leaves in a salad bowl. Add the shrimp/prawns and avocado over the top. Drizzle with the dressing.
Combine the yogurt in a bowl with the lemon pepper, lemon juice (if using), water and salt. Mix well to combine.
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