Shrimp Cobb Salad

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Recipe found on: paleorunningmama.com
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This Shrimp Cobb Salad is a fresh, protein-packed meal perfect for summer. With grilled shrimp, crispy bacon, avocado, and soft-boiled eggs, it’s a low-carb, Paleo, and Whole30-friendly dish tossed in a bright lemon garlic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼ cup olive oil

Salad

  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 6–8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 3 large eggs (soft boiled)

  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced

  • 5 oz baby spinach (or greens of choice)

  • Chives or scallions, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Make Dressing

Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or tall container.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Alternative: Whisk all ingredients except oil, then slowly drizzle oil while whisking.

2. Soft Boil Eggs

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Prepare a bowl of ice water.

Carefully add eggs to boiling water and cook for 6 minutes.

Transfer eggs to ice water for 2–3 minutes, then peel and set aside.

3. Cook Shrimp

Heat grill or grill pan over high heat and brush with coconut oil.

Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

Cook:

  • 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque

4. Assemble Salad

Layer greens in a large bowl or platter.

Top with:

  • tomatoes

  • bacon

  • shrimp

  • avocado

Slice eggs and arrange on top.

5. Serve

Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side.

Garnish with chives or scallions if desired.

Salmon Bake

Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

This Salmon Bake is a simple, nutrient-dense meal made all in one dish. With healthy fats from salmon and fiber-rich veggies, it’s a quick, clean dinner option perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 yellow squash, sliced (or substitute with zucchini)

  • 16 oz salmon filet

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Assemble

In a 9x9 baking dish:

  • Add cauliflower rice on one side

  • Add zucchini and squash on the other

Place salmon filet on top.

3. Season

Top with:

  • coconut oil

  • garlic

  • salt and pepper

4. Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

5. Serve

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Serve warm.

One Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Recipe found on: themovementmenu.com
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These One Pan Shrimp Fajitas are packed with bold flavor and made entirely on one sheet pan. With seasoned shrimp, roasted peppers, and creamy coconut cauliflower rice, this meal is Paleo, Whole30, and dairy-free.

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1½ lbs. extra-large raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Peppers & Onions

  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced

  • 1 yellow onion, sliced

  • 1½ tablespoons avocado oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Coconut Cauliflower Rice

  • 3 cups cauliflower rice

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ cup canned coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Marinate Shrimp

In a bowl, mix all shrimp ingredients.

Add shrimp and toss until fully coated.

Set aside.

3. Roast Veggies

Spread peppers and onions on the baking sheet.

Drizzle with avocado oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, until softened.

4. Add Cauliflower Rice

Remove pan from oven.

Push peppers and onions to one side.

In a bowl, mix cauliflower rice ingredients (except cilantro).

Add to the opposite side of the pan.

5. Add Shrimp & Bake

Place shrimp (with marinade) in the center of the pan.

Return to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

6. Finish & Serve

Remove from oven and stir cilantro into cauliflower rice.

Serve immediately.

Garlic Shrimp

Cooking Time: 5–10 minutes
Servings: 4 (estimated)

This Garlic Shrimp is a simple, Italian-inspired dish packed with fresh flavor from lemon, garlic, and parsley. It’s incredibly quick to make—perfect for busy nights when you still want a clean, high-protein meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • Himalayan salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Melt Butter

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.

Add butter and allow it to fully melt.

2. Sauté Garlic

Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

3. Cook Shrimp

Add shrimp to the skillet.

Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until:

  • pink

  • curled

  • opaque

4. Finish

Remove from heat.

Stir in:

  • parsley

  • salt and pepper

Drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

5. Serve

Serve immediately.

Optional pairings:

  • over rice or pasta

  • with roasted veggies

  • on top of a salad

Spanish Style Shrimp

Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 (estimated)

This Spanish Style Shrimp is a quick, flavor-packed dish featuring garlic, olive oil, and a hint of spice. It’s a light yet satisfying meal that comes together fast—perfect for busy nights when you still want bold flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)

  • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Heat Oil & Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add:

  • red pepper

  • garlic

  • bay leaf

Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.

2. Cook Shrimp

Increase heat to medium-high.

Add shrimp and sauté for about 4 minutes, until:

  • pink

  • opaque

3. Finish

Remove from heat and discard bay leaf.

Sprinkle with:

  • salt

  • fresh parsley

4. Serve

Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Almond Crusted Walleye

Cooking Time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 4

Recipe found on: healthylivinghowto.com
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This Almond Crusted Walleye gives you that crispy, breaded texture—without unhealthy ingredients. Made with almond meal and coconut flour, it’s a clean, gluten-free option that works great baked or pan-fried.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. palm-size fish fillets (walleye or substitute: tilapia, crappie, sunfish)

  • 1 cup coarse almond meal

  • ¼ cup coconut flour

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup coconut milk

Instructions

1. Prepare Breading

If needed, make almond meal by pulsing nuts in a blender or grinder until coarse.

In a shallow dish, mix:

  • almond meal

  • coconut flour

  • garlic powder

  • paprika

  • onion powder

  • salt

2. Prepare Egg Wash

In a separate dish, whisk together:

  • egg

  • coconut milk

3. Coat Fish

Rinse and pat fish dry.

Dip each fillet into egg wash, then coat thoroughly in breading mixture.

4. Cook (Choose Method)

Pan-Fry Method

Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

Oven-Baked Method

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place fish in a greased baking dish.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until fish flakes easily.

5. Serve

Serve warm with:

  • lemon wedges

  • veggies

  • or your favorite side

Keto Teriyaki Salmon

& Broccoli

Cooking Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4

Recipe found on: jenniferbanz.com
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This Keto Teriyaki Salmon & Broccoli is a quick, high-protein meal that’s perfect for busy nights or meal prep. Packed with flavor from a simple homemade teriyaki sauce, this dish keeps carbs low while delivering a satisfying, nutrient-dense dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 oz) salmon portions

  • ½ cup onion, diced

  • 4 cups broccoli florets

  • 8 oz whole mushrooms, quartered

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • ¼ cup coconut aminos

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar sweetener

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

Instructions

1. Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, combine:

  • coconut aminos

  • brown sugar sweetener

  • garlic

  • ginger

Mix well.

2. Prep the Salmon

Brush salmon portions with some of the teriyaki sauce using a basting brush.

3. Cook the Salmon

Air Fryer Method

  • Line air fryer with foil

  • Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes

  • Cook to desired doneness (~125°F for medium)

Oven Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F

  • Place salmon on foil-lined baking sheet

  • Bake for ~15 minutes or until desired doneness

4. Cook the Vegetables

In a large skillet over medium heat:

  • Add onion, broccoli, and mushrooms

  • Sauté for 5 minutes

Pour in remaining teriyaki sauce and continue cooking until broccoli is fork tender.

5. Serve

Plate salmon with vegetables and drizzle with extra sauce if desired.