Spicy Slaw Bowls with Shrimp & Edamame
The quick 10-minute Spicy Cabbage Slaw serves as the low-carb base in this veggie-packed lunch recipe. Topped with high-protein edamame and shrimp, this satisfying lunch will help you power through the afternoon.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Spicy Cabbage Slaw (see next recipe)
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- ½ medium lime, juiced
- 12 ounces peeled cooked shrimp
Directions
- Prepare Spicy Cabbage Slaw. Add edamame; toss and set aside.
- Toss avocado with lime juice in a small bowl.
- Divide the slaw mixture among 4 containers. Top each with 1/4 of the shrimp (about 3 ounces) and 1/4 of the avocado. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Spicy Cabbage Slaw
Sliced radishes add a peppery kick to this 10-minute slaw, which can serve as both a side and a topping for sandwiches.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
- ¾ cup very thinly sliced radishes
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Toss coleslaw mix, radishes and scallions in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, lime juice, crushed red pepper and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate the slaw mixture and dressing separately until needed.
- Up to four hours before serving, pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat. Transfer to an airtight container and chill until just before serving.