Louisiana Shrimp and Corn Salad
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
10
ingredients
-
Cooking Liquid
- 8 cups water
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tablespoon zatarain's concentrated shrimp & crab boil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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Dressing
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
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Salad
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (cut from 2 medium ears)
- 1 1⁄2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
directions
- Put the water in a large pot and squeeze in as much juice from the lemon halves in as possible. Add the lemon halves themselves, the crab & shrimp boil, the bay leaves and 1 Tablespoon of the salt and bring to a boil.
- Add the corn kernels and cook 5 minutes. Using a skimmer, remove the corn from the boiling liquid and set aside to cool.
- Return the liquid to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain the liquid, discard the bay leaves and lemon, setting the shrimp aside to cool.
- In a small mixing bowl or a glass jar with a tight lid, combine the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, the remaining 1/2 Teaspoon of salt, black pepper and garlic. Whisk or shake to blend well.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the corn, shrimp, chopped herbs, onion, tomato halves, and chopped peppers. Add the dressing and toss to mix. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours prior to serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Simply Sue
United States