Shrimp Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes

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Hollowed-out tomatoes were the secret to elegant lunches in the '50s--and they deserve a comeback today. Look for bright red, aromatic tomatoes without any mushy spots or discolorations. You can also stuff these tomatoes with Bacony Barley Salad with Marinated Shrimp or Curried Tofu Salad.

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Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced

  • ¼ cup minced fresh basil

  • 10 Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped

  • 1 medium shallot, minced

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

  • Pinch of freshly ground pepper

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cored

Directions

  1. Combine shrimp, celery, basil, olives, shallot, mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.

  2. Carefully hollow out the inside of each tomato using a melon baller or small spoon; reserve the scooped tomato for another use (see Tip). To serve, fill each tomato with a generous 1/2 cup of the shrimp salad.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the salad (Step 1). Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Tip: Save the scooped-out tomato insides to use in fresh tomato soup or pasta sauce. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161 Calories
6g Fat
11g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 34%
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Vitamin A 1321IU 26%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Folate 50mcg 12%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 44mg 10%
Potassium 484mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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