Dinner

January 5, 2022

Shrimp Salad

So, it’s the new year and salads are in heavy rotation - obvi. But, with 2 growing boys, I have to make sure it is hearty enough to satiate their ever growing appetites.

It’s also super quick and easy as it only takes 15 minutes for it to all come together. Actually, its a perfect meal prep option as you can batch cook a handful of eggs to keep in the fridge and cook off some shrimp to throw in when you want to put this salad together on a moment’s notice.

I used shrimp but you can certainly sub in chicken, skirt steak, or even sauteed mushrooms - it’s really a method and truly can sub in whatever greens or vegetables you have on hand.

If you try it, let me know what you think!

Melissa

Shrimp Salad

A hearty salad to satiate the biggest of appetites. Crunchy, creamy, sweet, and savory - hits all the senses in the best way!

Author:

The Queenship

Prep:

15

min

cook:

8

min

total:

23

min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb shrimp (8-12 ct) cleaned and deveined
  • olive oil
  • Seafood Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 c fresh arugula
  • 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • small handful of cilantro
  • 1-2 “7 minute” eggs
  • handful of croutons
  • 1 tbsp bacon bits (optional)
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 1 tsp honey
  • s&p

Equipment needed

  • small pot with lid
  • medium skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Instructions

To make the ”7 minute” egg:

  1. Fill a small pot with water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Add eggs, cover with a lid, and with a light boil, cook for exactly 7 minutes.
  3. Remove eggs immediately from water and place in an ice bath or place under running cold water.
  4. Peel with the eggs under water. Set aside.

To make the shrimp:

  1. Coat the shrimp with olive oil, seafood seasoning, and set aside.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Add butter to pan and let begin to melt.
  4. When butter just start to smoke, add shrimp and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, flip, and cook on the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and set aside.

To build the Shrimp Salad:

  1. Add arugula to the bottom of a plate or bowl.
  2. Arrange cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, and egg around the plate or bowl.
  3. Top with shrimp, cilantro, croutons, and bacon bits.
  4. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  5. Squeeze lemon, honey, and a drizzle of olive oil over top.
  6. Serve immediately.
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