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Keto Avocado Shrimp Salad with Bacon

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This keto avocado shrimp salad with bacon is so decadent and delicious. It's like guacamole and shrimp got together with a BLT.

Keto Avocado Shrimp Salad with Bacon
Keto Avocado Shrimp Salad with Bacon

What a delicious, nutritious and low-carb salad from the Key for Keto cookbook. It was so easy to make, and I think any cheese could be added if you have an aversion to blue cheese…

Blue cheese is a widely popular variety of cheese, thanks to its strong and distinctive flavour. The most famous blue cheeses include Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton and Danish Blue. Roquefort is a French sheep’s milk cheese with a creamy texture and rich salty flavours. Gorgonzola is an Italian cow’s milk cheese, with a sharp and tangy taste. Stilton is an English cow’s milk cheese that has a creamy texture and subtle flavour notes of nuts and mushroom. Danish Blue is a soft, mild blue cheese made from cow’s milk with a sweet, nutty flavour. When it comes to the strength of flavour in blue cheeses, Roquefort has the strongest flavour of all. Gorgonzola is slightly milder than Roquefort, but still quite strong. Stilton and Danish Blue have much milder flavours, making them popular for those who prefer a more subtle taste. So if you’re looking for a blue cheese with an intense flavour, Roquefort should be your first choice. On the other hand, if you’d like a milder blue cheese with more subtle flavour notes, Danish Blue is definitely worth trying.

Adding raw prawns to hot oil in a pan
Adding the prawns to hot oil

Can I substitute prawns for shrimp?

The terms shrimp and prawn are often used interchangeably, but there is actually a difference between them. Shrimp belong to the sub-order Pleocyemata, while Prawns belong to the sub-order Dendrobranchiata. Both of these groups come from the order Decapoda, which refers to crustaceans with ten legs. In terms of physical characteristics, shrimp are usually smaller and have thin bodies, while prawns are larger and have thick bodies with long legs. Additionally, shrimp typically have a curved tail shape where the ends curl upwards towards its head, whereas prawn tails taper off to a point. In terms of taste, shrimp tend to have a sweeter, milder flavor and a softer texture than prawns. Prawns usually have firmer texture and a smokier or saltier flavor. Overall, while the terms shrimp and prawn are often used interchangeably.

Chopping avocados on a wooden chopping board

What is a BLT?

The BLT sandwich is one of the most popular sandwiches in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. An acronym for bacon, lettuce, and tomato, this classic combo provides a delicious balance of flavors and textures. Apparently, the first known recipe for a BLT appeared in an 1896 cookbook from a lady named Fannie Farmer (the same person who developed the measurement system that we still use today!) The sandwich is thought to have become popular as an easy and delicious meal during the 1920s, when sliced bread became widely available. It wasn’t until later in the century, however, that it gained its famous acronym – BLT. This clever name caught on quickly, becoming a part of our everyday language.

Ingredients for Keto Avocado Shrimp Salad with Bacon

Keto Avocado Shrimp Salad with Bacon

This keto avocado shrimp salad with bacon is so decadent and delicious. It's like guacamole and shrimp got together with a BLT.

Serves

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Total Time15 Mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2.5 avocados, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup blue cheese
  • 3 pieces of bacon cooked and chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 clove of crushed garlic.
  2. Once the pan starts to sizzle add the shrimp and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook until the shrimp turn pink. Make sure they are cooked through but don’t over cook. Should take 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. Meanwhile add the avocados, 1 clove of crushed garlic, tomatoes, lemon juice, jalapeños (if using) and blue cheese to a bowl and mix gently so the avocados stay in nice chunks.
  5. Add in the cooled shrimp and toss lightly along with half of the bacon.
  6. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon on top.
  7. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 270
Fats 18.7g
Protein 20.6g
Net Carbs 2.5g
What we think

“Blue cheese isn’t everybody’s favourite flavor. I personally don’t eat it, its too strong for me. However, with this dish you could make with or without the cheese and in my opinion it would still taste delicious. This dish is easy to make, a bit of slicing, squeezing the lemon and grating the garlic, which takes no time at all. And because of its simplicity and great flavor I’m rating this one 5 out of 5 stars. You could add on some green leaves to garnish if you wish.”

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