Best Summer Garden Salad With Chili Garlic Shrimp Recipes

SICHUAN-STYLE CRISPY SHRIMP WITH GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the eggs and cornstarch to make a batter. Set aside.
• Heat a wok over high heat and add enough peanut oil to fill a third of the way up the sides of the wok. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F, or until a cube of bread turns golden brown in 15 seconds and floats to the surface.
• Dip the shrimp in the batter and fry in batches until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle the shrimp liberally with the ground Sichuan peppercorns, sea salt and chili flakes. Dip the jalapeno slices in the batter and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels. Fry the basil leaves until crispy, about 15 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Be careful, as the basil leaves may spatter slightly while frying.
• For serving, divide the Garden Salad with Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette among four plates. Top the salad with the shrimp and garnish with the lemon wedges, fried jalapeno slices and fried basil leaves. Sprinkle with the fried garlic and shallot pieces, if using.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil and set aside.
• Add the arugula, cabbage, red onions and basil into the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the tomato slices.

SUMMER GARDEN SALAD WITH CHILI-GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix chili-garlic sauce, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add half of shrimp and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer shrimp to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet. Add remaining shrimp and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to plate and cool.
• Cook corn in pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut corn kernels off cobs. Mix corn, tomatoes, and cucumber into shrimp.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil in medium bowl. (Shrimp mixture and dressing can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
• Combine shrimp mixture with any accumulated juices, avocado, greens, and mint in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH CHILI-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For shrimp: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Add shrimp and scallions and toss to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, jalapenos, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; let stand at room temperature while shrimp is marinating. In a large bowl, combine greens, avocado, and bell pepper.
• Generously coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Alternately thread shrimp and scallions into 8 skewers. Lightly sprinkle shrimp and scallions with salt and grill, turning once and basting with any remaining marinade, until shrimp just turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and scallions from skewers and add to salad mixture. Add dressing and toss gently. Arrange salad on 4 plates and serve.