Shrimp And Tomato Salad With Basil Vodka Dressing Recipes

SHRIMP WITH BASIL, GARLIC, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
• Divide the shrimp between 2 (8 or 9-inch) pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
• Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat, or do this in 2 batches if you only have 1 pan. Season 1 side of the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add enough oil to lightly film the bottom of the pan and turn the heat up to high. Invert the pan of shrimp so they all fall into the skillet(s) at once. Saute the shrimp, undisturbed, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a bit more oil and 1/2 the garlic to each pan. Turn the heat off and turn the shrimp over with tongs. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

TOMATO AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH HORSERADISH DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes on a platter and arrange the shrimp down the middle of them. Mix dressing and reserve. When ready to serve, pour a strap of dressing across the serving platter and pass at the table.

TOMATO-BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomato slices around the edge of a plate overlapping slightly, tucking in halved onion slices and basil leaves between tomato slices. Put shredded mozzarella cheese in center of plate.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over tomatoes.

TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all dressing ingredients together except oil and basil.
• Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly.
• Add salt and black pepper to taste.
• Stir in basil.
• Arrange tomato slices on a salad plate and spoon dressing over slices.
• Cover and chill.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• If you desire serve over fresh bed of lettuce.

THAI-STYLE TOMATO AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook shrimp in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain in a colander and cool.
• Cut peel and white pith from limes with a sharp knife and discard. Cut lime segments free from membranes, then finely chop enough segments to measure 1/4 cup. Mince enough lemongrass from bottom 6 inches of stalks to measure 2 tablespoons total.
• Stir together chopped lime, minced lemongrass, lime juice, bell pepper, scallions, chiles, fish sauce (to taste), sugar, and salt until sugar is dissolved. Toss shrimp, tomatoes, and cucumbers with dressing and top with herbs.
• *Available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tomatoes, avocados, shallot, and basil.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together zest of one lemon, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; slowly pour in olive oil, while whisking until combined.
• Pour dressing over shrimp mixture and serve.

GRILLED SHRIMP & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine lemon and lime juices. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally and basting frequently with chili sauce., In a small bowl, combine oil and vinegar. Arrange avocados on a large platter; top with shrimp and tomatoes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Drizzle with oil mixture.

SHRIMP AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL-VODKA DRESSING

Steps:

• With a toothpick or skewer, pierce each tomato through the middle and through the stem end to the base (this will allow the dressing to penetrate the tomatoes.) Lay the basil leaves atop one another. Roll into a tight cylinder. Cut into thin crosswise slices; reserve.
• In a bowl, whisk the oil, vodka, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp, celery, tomatoes, and basil. Toss gently. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for up to 24 hours.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Serve on salad plates lined with lettuce leaves.