Creamy Keto Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad

This creamy keto cilantro lime shrimp salad is one of my all-time favorite salads! Get ready for rave reviews every time you serve this fresh and delicious salad!

When you want a salad that comes together quickly and is bursting with flavor, this creamy keto cilantro lime shrimp salad will always satisfy. This is a perfect salad for everyday meals, yet elegant enough to serve for holiday or special occasion meals. This is on my favorites list, and I hope you and your family will love it too!

Let’s talk about shrimp!

I love shrimp and always have. When I was growing up, I remember my mom always made deep fried shrimp for my dad’s birthday meal and it was such a special treat. Shrimp is an awesome keto food choice. It’s a low calorie, low carb food which is also rich in nutrients. Shrimp provides us with iodine, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12. It’s also a good source of omega fatty acids and antioxidants. A three-ounce serving of shrimp contains only 0.2 net grams of carbs. Isn’t that awesome! You have some great options for making shrimp and incorporating it into dishes. You can boil, broil, fry, grill, roast, or saute shrimp and it takes only a short time to cook. Another great thing about shrimp is that it can be served chilled in appetizers or salads, but can also be served hot in main dishes.

How do I make the dressing for this creamy keto cilantro lime shrimp salad?

I like to make the dressing for this shrimp salad while my water is coming to a boil to cook my shrimp! For our dressing, we start with a combination of keto mayonnaise, heavy whipping cream, lime juice, and olive oil. These create an awesome rich and creamy dressing with the perfect amount of subtle tartness from the lime juice. I like to use fresh lime juice, but you can use bottled if you’d like. Cilantro, celery, and red onion are then added which give our salad amazing texture and flavor. For seasoning, we simply add some garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If you’d like, you can substitute one or two fresh minced garlic cloves in place of the garlic powder. I recommend you give your dressing a taste and add more salt and pepper if you’d like.

How can I serve this creamy keto cilantro lime shrimp salad?

You have some wonderful options for serving this salad. It’s amazing served as is and can also be served atop some lettuce or spinach for a pretty presentation. This dish pairs nicely as a side for any meat including beef, chicken, fish, pork, or turkey. It’s a great side salad for burgers, keto sandwiches, or keto lettuce wraps. This salad would be a perfect addition to any brunch menu! If you’d like, you could also pair this salad with a keto soup to make an awesome soup and salad meal. You can add some keto biscuits or English muffins as well!

Here are some keto soups that would pair perfectly with this shrimp salad!

Creamy Keto Cauliflower and Smoked Gouda Soup

Creamy Low Carb Broccoli Asparagus Soup

Keto Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Low Carb Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

Helpful Hints:

*Depending on the type of shrimp you buy, you’ll want to peel and devein them if necessary, along with removing the tails.

*This salad can be served immediately; but I like to let it chill for a while in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Stockpot
• Medium mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Psalm 33:1***