Fennel and Orange Salad Topped With Prawns – Shrimp

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1
Fennel and Orange Salad Topped With Prawns - Shrimp
in Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

21 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red chili , finely minced
2 garlic cloves , finely minced
1 tablespoon parsley , finely chopped
500 g fresh prawns or 500 g shrimp , shelled and divined
1/2 baby fennel
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 fresh oranges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
200
Sugar
15g
Fat
10g
Fennel and Orange Salad Topped With Prawns - Shrimp is a fresh and light seafood-based salad. This dish is perfect for those hot summer days and is packed with vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. The combination of sweet oranges, crisp fennel, and juicy prawns make this salad a unique and flavorful meal. The shrimp are marinated in a mix of lemon juice, olive oil, chili, garlic, and parsley, giving them a burst of flavor. Fennel is sliced thinly and arranged on a platter, topped with segmented oranges. The shrimp are cooked until pink and then poured over the fennel and oranges. The white wine vinegar is then poured into the pan to deglaze it, picking up the browned bits and bringing added flavor to the dish. This crowd-pleasing salad is perfect for sharing.

Instructions

1.Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, chili, garlic, and parsley in a large bowl.
2.Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat well.
3.Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, slice the fennel thinly and arrange on a platter.
5.Peel the oranges and cut into segments, keeping the juice.
6.Arrange the orange segments on top of the fennel.
7.Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
8.Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
9.Pour the white wine vinegar into the pan to deglaze it and stir to scrape up browned bits.
10.Pour the shrimp and vinegar over the fennel and oranges. Serve immediately.

PROS

This salad is fresh and light, the perfect summer meal.

Fennel is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

Oranges are high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Prawns are low in fat and high in protein.

CONS

This meal is seafood-based and may not be suitable for those with seafood allergies.

Shrimp is high in cholesterol, so those with cholesterol concerns should consume in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.
Vitamin C supports the immune system and helps protect against damage from free radicals.
Fiber helps promote a healthy digestive system.
Potassium helps regulate blood pressure.
Shrimp is a good source of lean protein, which is important for muscle growth and repair.
It is also a good source of selenium, which plays a role in thyroid function and antioxidant defense.

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