Protein Rich Seafood Citrus Salad

This refreshing meal is not only nutritious, but also high in protein. Perfect for any time of the year, you can tailor the seafood to suit your taste.

Ingredients:

1 cup water
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1-8 oz. lobster tail, cut into bite-size pieces
8 oz. bay scallops
8 oz. jumbo lump crab meat
1 cucumber, peeled and quartered
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup orange yogurt
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon lime rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups small spinach leaves
1 cup mandarin orange sections

Directions
In a large skillet combine first 3 ingredients and bring to a boil.
Add shrimp, scallops and lobster; cover, reduce heat, simmer 4 minutes or until done.
Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl combine shrimp, scallops, lobster, cucumber, bell pepper and onion.
In a small bowl combine orange yogurt through salt; mix together well.
Pour half of orange juice mixture over shrimp mixture; toss well, cover and chill 30 minutes.
Cover and chill remaining orange juice mixture.
In a small dish or bowl place 1 cup spinach, top 1/2 cup seafood salad and garnish with mandarin orange sections and cucumbers; drizzle remaining orange juice mixture over salad. Serve chilled.


Nutritional information (per serving)
Calories: 317
Protein: 39 grams
Carbs: 12 grams
Fat: 6 grams