Dilled Shrimp Salad with Herb-Dill Dress
Source of Recipe
South Beach Diet Phase 1
List of Ingredients
- Shrimp:
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lemon,sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs. large shrimp,peeled and deveined
- Herb-Dill Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 med. onion,sliced
- 1 large head romaine lettuce
- 4 ripe tomatoes,cut into wedges
- 6 fresh mushrooms,sliced
- Fresh dill sprigs(optional)
Instructions
- To make the shrimp:Combine the wine,mustard seeds, pepper flakes,bay leaves,and lemon in a large saucepan. Add water to fill the pan 2/3 full. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp,and cook for 3-4 min. or until the shrimp have turned pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Drain and cool. Discard the bay leaves.
- To make the herb-dill dressing:In a screw-top jar,mix the olive oil,red wine vinegar,water,basil,dill,garlic, mustard,and onion. Shake well. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the dressing. Toss well,cover and refrigerate until well-chilled. Serve the shrimp mixture on romaine lettuce leaves and surround with the tomato wedges and mushroom slices. Garnish with dill sprigs,if using.
- 4 servings
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