Shrimp Salad With Basil Recipes

SHRIMP SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, capers, shallot, mustard, and dried red pepper in medium bowl.
• Whisk in oil, then basil.
• Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil, add shrimp and cook 1 minute.
• Add zucchini and continue cooking until shrimp are opaque in the center, and zucchini is crisp tender, about 1 minute longer.
• Drain well.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Add 1/3 cup of dressing and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat.
• Divide greens among 4 plates.
• Arrange shrimp and zucchini atop greens.
• Pass Parmesan cheese separately if desired.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, capers, shallot, mustard, and dried red pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then basil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute. Add zucchini; continue cooking until shrimp are opaque in center and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Rinse under cold water and cool. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Arrange shrimp and zucchini atop greens. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately, if desired.

LEMON BASIL SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation.
• 1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Place shrimp and next 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Stir in basil 1 hour before serving. Drain and discard marinade just before serving.
• 2. Divide greens evenly between Parmesan Baskets or serving bowls; arrange drained shrimp mixture evenly over lettuce. Serve with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette.
• Lemon Vinaigrette.
• Preparation.
• 1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until blended.
• Note: To prepare ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature, and whisk before serving.