Keto Avocado Shrimp Salad with Bacon (low carb)
This keto avocado shrimp salad with bacon is so decadent and delicious. It's like guacamole and shrimp got together with a blt, but then there is blue cheese in there too! This delicious keto salad that is low carb too with only 2.1g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- salt & pepper
- 2 ½ avocados chopped
- ½ cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 pieces bacon, cooked
- 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
Instructions
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In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 clove of crushed garlic. Once the pan starts to sizzle add the shrimp and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink. Make sure they are cooked through but don't over cook. Should take 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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Meanwhile add the avocados, 1 clove of crushed garlic, tomatoes, lemon juice, jalapeños (if using) and blue cheese to a bowl and mix gently so the avocados stay in nice chunks. Add in the cooled shrimp and toss lightly along with half of the bacon. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon on top.
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to eat.