Best Lemon Mint Bulgur Risotto With Garlic Shrimp And Tossed Salad Recipes

TOMATO, BULGUR AND SHRIMP SALAD

Tomato, Bulgur and Shrimp Salad image

Categories Salad Tomato Side Lunch Mint Basil Shrimp Cucumber Chill Healthy Dill Bulgur Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
9 ounces cooked shelled shrimp, diced (about 2 cups)
1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in bulgur. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until bulgur is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain well. Cool completely.
Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons water in large bowl to blend. Add shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, mint, dill and bulgur and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP WITH BULGUR

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Delicious skillet shrimp and bulgur dinner sprinkled with parsley - perfect for Mediterranean cuisine that can be ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic wine
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb uncooked small (30 to 40 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add bulgur; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer about 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Stir tomatoes, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the parsley, the capers, black pepper and red pepper flakes into onion. Cook 3 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
Stir cooked bulgur into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

TIGHTROPE TOSSED SALAD

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 shallot, quartered
2 teaspoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup canola oil
1 head iceberg lettuce, center core banged out, spines removed from leaves, torn into bite sized pieces, and rinsed well and dried in a salad spinner
3 cups spring greens, spines removed from leaves, torn into bite sized pieces, soaked in salt water to remove grits, rinsed well and dried in a salad spinner
3 cups baby organic spinach, (about 1/2 pound), spines removed from leaves, torn into bite sized pieces, soaked in salt water to remove grits, rinsed well and dried in a salad spinner
1 medium red onion, diced
1 pound fresh cranberries

Steps:

Through the feed opening of a running blender add, 1 at a time, the vinegar, shallot, chives, salt and pepper. Leaving the blender running, add the oil in a slow thin stream to allow to emulsify. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve over salad greens and vegetables.