Description
A fresh and vibrant shrimp salad featuring sautéed shrimp, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing, garnished with fresh dill and parsley. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry to ensure they cook evenly and maintain the best texture.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 3–4 minutes per side, which ensures they are perfectly cooked and tender.
- Chop the vegetables: While the shrimp cools, chop the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Combine all vegetables in a large bowl for easy tossing.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Combine salad: Add the cooled shrimp to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the salad with fresh chopped dill and parsley before serving for an added burst of freshness and aroma.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is properly deveined and peeled before cooking for the best texture.
- Do not overcook shrimp as it can become tough; cook just until pink and opaque.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish to brighten the flavors.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be chilled for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Feel free to add avocado or nuts for extra texture and nutrition.
