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    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


    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 4 servings


 

 

 


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