Kale Shrimp Caesar Salad
Kale Shrimp Caesar Salad
Bariatric friendly kale salad with familiar flavors of shrimp and caesar dressing
There are so many things to love about shrimp recipes, in my humble opinion.
It’s a lean protein – so it’s filling without the fat content.
It’s super fast to cook – hallelujah.
It’s very adaptable the kind of meal you add it too!
If you’ve had Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Duodenal switch…or really any weight loss surgery procedure…shrimp recipes are wonderful thing! I imagine that’s why you are here :)
This recipe is a fast option for a traditional caesar salad without all the extra calories. I tossed bagged kale (ripped up with my clean hands first) with cole slaw mix and parmesan cheese. Then I cooked the shrimp with a simple lemon juice and salt and pepper mixture and added it with light Caesar dressing to the salad.
I loved how fresh tasting it all was!
Some patients do well with salads and some do not…take is slow and listen to your pouch! It’s always a good idea to focus on the shrimp the most anyway, the protein is what fills you up and keeps you full which helps fight snack attacks later!
Below are a few other of my favorite fast shrimp recipes:
Garlic and Basil Shrimp with Tomatoes
Tropical Shrimp Ceviche **Members Recipe
Kale Shrimp Caesar Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale, shredded
- 1 cup cole slaw mix
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup light Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Shred kale and add to large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and massage for a minute (makes kale softer). Add cole slaw mix and parmesan cheese and toss.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and toss with lemon juice. Spray pan with cooking spray and add shrimp. Cook on each side approximately 2 minutes or until cooked through (no longer transparent).
- Add shrimp to kale mix. Add light caesar dressing and toss to combine. Serve.
This kale shrimp looks really good I think I will try it thanks for the receipt.
I hope you enjoy it!