This recipe is adapted from Bon Appetit. To save a bit of time, I usually buy pre-cooked shrimp.
Author: Cate O’Malley
Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 quarts water
2½ pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil (or ½ tablespoon fresh minced basil)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups salad greens
Paprika, for garnish (optional)
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the shrimp turn pink.
Drain and rinse the shrimp with cold water. Peel the shrimp and devein. Cover and place the shrimp in the refrigerator.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, paprika, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in the green onions and garlic. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 3 hours.
Arrange the marinated shrimp on the salad greens, sprinkle with paprika (if desired), and serve with lemon wedges.