SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD

SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pink grapefruit
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 pound spinach, stems trimmed and leaves washed well
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil, whisking to combine. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, and onion to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well.