Summer Shrimp Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 pound raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 3 large heirloom tomatoes, chopped
- 1.2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Toss shrimp with oil, thyme, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet Sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Bake until shrimp are pink and firm, 8 to 10 minutes
- Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl (discard thyme and garlic). Add lemon juice and stir to coat
- Gentle stir in cucumber, tomatoes and basil
- Arrange the shrimp and vegetables in a serving bowl. Serve drizzled with any dressing left in bowl and garnish with more basil, if desired
Resource: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/273399/summer-shrimp-salad/