SHRIMP SALAD WITH HERB-DILL DRESSING

SHRIMP SALAD WITH HERB-DILL DRESSING image

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Shrimp
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1⁄8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1/2 lemon, sliced
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Herb-Dill Dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 medium onion, sliced
1/2 large head romaine lettuce
2 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 fresh mushrooms, sliced
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

Steps:

To make the shrimp: Combine the wine, mustard seeds, pepper flakes, bay leaf, and lemon in a large saucepan. Add water to fill the pan two-thirds full. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp have turned pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Drain and cool. Discard the bay leaf. To make the herb-dill dressing: In a screw-top jar, mix the olive oil, red-wine vinegar, water, basil, dill, garlic, mustard, and onion. Shake well. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the dressing. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate until well-chilled. Serve the shrimp mixture on romaine lettuce leaves and surround with the tomato wedges and mushroom slices. Garnish with dill sprigs, if using.