Craving a quick, light dish that's bursting with flavor? This grapefruit shrimp salad is your answer—simple to prepare, refreshing, and perfect for sunny days.
As someone who's whipped up countless easy recipes in my home kitchen, I can vouch for this one: it's ready in under 15 minutes, budget-friendly, and impossible to mess up.
Contents
- Ingredients for 4 people
- How to
- Result
- Bonus tip
Ingredients for 4 people
Preparation time: 15 min
- 400g cooked prawns
- 2 pink grapefruits
- 1 lemon (for juice)
- 1 small jar of 0% fromage blanc
- 1 head of lettuce
- Salt, pepper, parsley
How to Make It
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly. For extra cleanliness, use white vinegar.
- Wring it out and arrange a few leaves on each plate.
- Rinse the cooked shrimp and shell them (save 4 unshelled for garnish).
- Peel the grapefruits over a bowl to catch the juice.
- Remove the bitter white membranes, keeping only the juicy flesh.
- Dice the flesh and set aside, reserving the juice.
- In a bowl, mix the fromage blanc, lemon juice, and grapefruit juice.
- Add the shelled prawns.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley; mix gently.
- Top the lettuce leaves with diced grapefruit.
- Spoon the prawn mixture over the grapefruit.
- Garnish each plate with an unshelled prawn for an elegant touch.
The Result
Your vibrant grapefruit shrimp salad is ready to enjoy! It's foolproof, fresh, and delightful.
Prep it just 2-3 hours ahead to avoid last-minute rushes—cover with plastic wrap to keep it moist. In warmer months, add cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra flair.
Bonus Tip
To effortlessly remove the tough white skin from grapefruit sections: Peel the fruit thickly and chill in the fridge for 2 hours. The skin dries out and slips right off.
