We love this time of year! For portions of the year, we either use our stove as an extra heat source or dread turning it on and making our houses hotter. Now we’re at the sweet spot where we can cook if we like or enjoy cool meals if we would rather. It’s all about preference rather than utility. We’re not too hot or cold, so we’re branching out into other options!
Today, we are sharing four cold seafood dishes. They are perfect for dinner or lunch when you don’t need something to warm you up but still want something satisfying and delicious. These are easy meals perfect for spring!
We love this tuna salad! Not everyone likes mayo. This recipe uses Greek yogurt to keep the creaminess but cut out some fat. But adding avocado adds in heart-healthy fat instead. Zoodles replace noodles, making this a hearty dish with enough body to make it a meal without adding a ton of carbs! A serving has 129 calories, five grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and five grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We think the main reason people don’t like salads is because they are boring. Salads with only a couple of ingredients are dull. It’s fair to not enjoy them. But cobb salads have a lot going on. Like delicious cobb has shrimp, bacon, eggs and avocado, making it a busy, exciting meal! A lot is happening on one plate! Even the dressing is bursting with flavor as it’s packed with lemon, mustard and garlic. This could easily become a spring and summer favorite in your house! A serving has 364 calories, five grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 28 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This is a cold seafood salad that uses cooked shrimp. You can use precooked shrimp or cook them yourself. We think of this as a cooked ceviche as it’s very close to the classic dish but uses cooked shrimp, making it more appealing to many people. Combining onions, jalapenos, cilantro and lime, you get a lot of flavor punches in this salad. You can enjoy it by itself, with cucumbers or with low-carb chips. A serving has 197 calories, seven grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and eight grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This recipe uses canned salmon. Canned salmon is a great ingredient to include more omega-3s in your diet. It’s inexpensive, and you don’t have to worry about it spoiling in the fridge before you can use it! Serving salmon salad in an avocado means you’ll have a delicious meal rich in heart-healthy fat but low in carbs! A serving has 293 calories, 11 grams of carbs, seven grams of fiber and 20 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy these recipes while giving your oven a break. They are all delicious ways to enjoy seafood this spring. It’s so nice to be able to enjoy cool meals!
