LEMONY SHRIMP SALAD

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Make and share this Lemony Shrimp Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lemon, plus
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 pinch salt
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 pinch sugar
fresh ground pepper
2 romaine lettuce hearts, cut into 2-inch wide ribbons
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chives, snipped

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with water. Squeeze the lemon half into the water, then add it to the water along with the peppercorns and a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until curled and just pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon transfer the shrimp to a paper-lined plate and freeze until chilled, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil, the grapeseed oil, the sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the romaine, tomatoes, avocado and shrimp and toss.
  • Transfer to plates, garnish with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.9, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 713.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 20.9

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