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    Shrimp Cobb Salad

    April 23, 2024 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    This nutritious Shrimp Cobb Salad is packed with perfectly sautéed shrimp, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It's a vibrant, flavorful dish that's bursting with delicious classic Cobb flavors.

    overhead view of Shrimp Cobb Salad with cherry tomatoes in background

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Cobb Salad with Shrimp

    • Tender sautéed shrimp
    • Crispy bacon and creamy avocado
    • Classic cobb salad flavors
    • Tossed in an easy homemade dressing
    • Perfectly easy, healthy dinner
    dressing being poured over Shrimp Cobb Salad

    If you're looking for a tasty twist to your salad routine, you're in for a real treat with this cobb salad. Instead of chicken, this recipe starts with seasoned, succulent shrimp that's sauteed to tender and juicy perfection.

    It's also packed with all your other favorite Cobb classics, like savory bacon, crispy veggies, boiled eggs, and creamy avocado. Tossed in homemade lemon vinaigrette, this nutritious and delicious salad offers a variety of textures and flavors in every bite.

    closeup of Shrimp Cobb Salad

    This hearty shrimp cobb salad is all about easy prep while delivering big on flavor, making it the perfect go-to weeknight dinner. If you’re looking for other delicious and simple salads check out this Caprese Salad or Shrimp Avocado Salad.

    🛒 Ingredients for Easy Shrimp Cobb Salad

    • Shrimp
    • Bacon
    • Romaine lettuce
    • Tomatoes
    • Cucumber
    • Avocado
    • Eggs
    • Red onion
    • Blue cheese
    • Olive oil
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Lemon
    • Dijon mustard
    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    🥣 Recommended Tools

    • Skillet
    • Bullet blender, immersion blender or whisk and mixing bowl
    • Large serving platter or bowl

    🔪 How to Make the Ultimate Shrimp Cobb Salad

    Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender cup or immersion blender.

    Shrimp Cobb Salad dressing ingredients in bullet blender cup unmixed

    Pulse until well combined and emulsified.  Then set aside and allow the flavors to meld while you make the salad.

    Shrimp Cobb Salad dressing in bullet blender cup

    Add the bacon to a skillet and fry until crisp.

    6 pieces of bacon frying in skillet

    Remove and set aside to cool. Once it’s cool enough to handle, crumble it into small pieces.

    shrimp cooking in skillet

    Leave behind about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, add in the shrimp and pepper.  Sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side or just until they turn pink, then remove and set them aside.

    chopped romaine lettuce on oval platter with 3 bunches of cooked shrimp

    Add the cooled shrimp and chopped romaine lettuce to a large serving platter or bowl.

    I like to add all the ingredients in small clusters, but you can also add them in vertical strips if you’d like.

    salad on oval platter with shrimp, cut tomatoes and cucumber in bunches

    Add in the cucumber and tomatoes.

    Shrimp Cobb Salad on oval platter with all the ingredients arranged inn bunches

    Then add the hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and red onion.

    Shrimp Cobb Salad on oval platter with tomatoes and lettuce in background

    Next, add the blue cheese and avocado.

    dressing being poured over Shrimp Cobb Salad

    Pour the cobb shrimp salad dressing over the top and serve.

    💡 Tips for Making This Heathy Shrimp Cobb Salad Recipe

    • Dressing emulsification: To ensure your vinaigrette dressing is well incorporated and clings to the salad ingredients, slowly drizzle the oil into the vinegar while whisking continuously. This helps create a smooth and creamy dressing that coats the salad evenly.
    • Dry the ingredients: Ingredients like tomatoes and cucumbers can release excess moisture, leading to a watery salad. To prevent this, blot these ingredients with paper towels before adding them to the salad, especially if you're making the salad ahead of time.
    • Don't overcook the shrimp: Overcooked shrimp can become rubbery and lose their delicate texture. To prevent this, cook the shrimp just until they turn pink and opaque, which usually takes only a couple of minutes per side, depending on their size.
    overhead view of Shrimp Cobb Salad with cherry tomatoes in background

    ☑️ Storage Instructions

    Once the salad has been assembled with the dressing, it's best served immediately. The reason why is that the acid in the dressing will begin to break down the lettuce, making it soggy.

    🍴 What to Serve with Healthy Shrimp Cobb Salad

    • Bread: Serve slices of crusty homemade bread or warm dinner rolls on the side to sop up any leftover dressing.
    • Fresh fruit: Keep things fresh with a side of fresh berries.  
    • Soup: Start your meal with a flavorful soup like this Cream of Asparagus or this Broccoli and Cheddar Soup.
    closeup of Shrimp Cobb Salad

    🔄 Substitutions and Additions

    • Protein: Instead of shrimp, you can use grilled chicken, salmon, or steak as a substitute.
    • Bacon: You can substitute the bacon with turkey bacon if you prefer. 
    • Cheese: If you're not a fan of blue cheese, you can substitute it with feta, goat cheese, or shredded cheddar.
    • Vegetables: Feel free to swap the cherry tomatoes and cucumbers with your favorite veggies, such as bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, or radishes.
    • Lettuce: While romaine lettuce is traditionally used, you can use other greens like spinach, kale, or mixed salad greens.
    • Avocado dressing: Add diced avocado to the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth to create a creamy avocado dressing.
    • Nuts or seeds: Sprinkle toasted almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
    Shrimp Cobb Salad in white bowl with ingredients all mixed together

    Why is it Called a Cobb Salad?

    The Cobb salad is named after its creator, Robert Cobb, who owned the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles. Legend has it that the salad was invented in the 1930s when Cobb raided the restaurant's kitchen late one night and tossed together leftovers from the refrigerator.

    Is Cobb Salad Good for You?

    You bet! Packed with fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado, Cobb salad gives you a generous dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This salad recipe also includes protein-rich ingredients such as shrimp, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs.

    Is Cobb Salad Suitable for a Low-Carb Diet?

    It sure is, this Cobb salad is made with all low-carb, healthy, and wholesome ingredients. It's a great option for those following keto or another low-carb diet.

    Can I Make this Salad Ahead of Time?

    While it's best to assemble the salad just before serving to maintain freshness, you can prepare components in advance. For instance, you can cook the shrimp and chop the vegetables and eggs ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. Then just assemble and dress the salad just before serving.

    overhead view of Shrimp Cobb Salad in oval platter with dressing annd veggies in background

    🍽️ More Keto Salad Recipes

    • Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
    • Grilled Shrimp Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
    • Keto " Big Mac" Cheeseburger Salad
    • Asian Grilled Chicken Salad
    • Buffalo Chicken Salad
    • Keto Taco Salad
    • Classic Cobb with Ranch Dressing
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    Shrimp Cobb Salad

    This nutritious Shrimp Cobb Salad is packed with perfectly sautéed shrimp, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
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    Author: Julianne
    Servings 6
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    PREP 15 minutes mins
    COOK 10 minutes mins
    TOTAL 25 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    FOR THE SALAD

    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails off
    • 6 cups romaine lettuce
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup Persian or English cucumbers, chopped
    • 1 Hass avocado, sliced
    • 6 slices of bacon
    • 3 hard boiled eggs, quartered
    • ⅓ cup red onion, sliced thin
    • ⅓ cup blue cheese, crumbled
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic, grated
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the dressing ingredients to a bullet blender cup or immersion blender.
    • Pulse until well combined and emulsified. Then set aside and allow the flavors to meld while you make the salad. If you don't have either, you can use a whisk and small mixing bowl instead.
    • Add the bacon to a skillet and fry until crisp.
    • Remove and set aside to cool, then once it’s cool enough to handle, crumble it into small pieces.
    • Leave behind about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, add in the shrimp and pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side or just until they turn pink, then remove and set them aside.
    • Add the cooled shrimp and chopped romaine lettuce to a large serving platter or bowl.
    • I like to add all the ingredients in small clusters, but you can also add them in vertical strips if you’d like.
    • Add in the cucumber and tomatoes. Then add the hard boiled eggs, bacon and red onion.
    • Next, add the blue cheese and avocado. Pour the dressing over the top and serve.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Calories 361kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Shrimp Cobb Salad
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    361
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    26
    g
    40
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    29
    g
    58
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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