Lemon Shrimp With Basil Corn Salad Recipes

LEMON BASIL SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation.
• 1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Place shrimp and next 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Stir in basil 1 hour before serving. Drain and discard marinade just before serving.
• 2. Divide greens evenly between Parmesan Baskets or serving bowls; arrange drained shrimp mixture evenly over lettuce. Serve with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette.
• Lemon Vinaigrette.
• Preparation.
• 1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until blended.
• Note: To prepare ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature, and whisk before serving.

PESTO CORN SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a pot of boiling water, cook corn until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse basil, oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended., Cut corn from cob and place in a bowl. Stir in tomatoes, pepper and remaining salt. Add avocado and 2 tablespoons basil mixture; toss gently to combine. , Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with remaining basil mixture. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skewers; serve with corn mixture.

SHRIMP AND CORN WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté corn and shrimp, stirring, until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in scallions and basil and season with salt and pepper.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• 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.