Grilled Shrimp Snap Pea And Spring Mix Salad With Southwest Vinaigrette Recipes

SHRIMP AND SNAP-PEA SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook snap peas until bright green, about 2 minutes. Reduce to a simmer, and add shrimp; cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
• Make dressing: In a blender, combine scallion whites, oil, lime juice, carrot, ginger, and cup water; blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, bell peppers, scallion greens, snap peas, and shrimp. Serve salad with dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.

GRILLED SHRIMP, CORN AND SNAP PEA SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high heat to about 375 degrees F or preheat a large grill pan over medium heat. Clean the grill grates.
• Grill the corn, flipping occasionally, until you see grill marks and the corn turns bright yellow, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, combine the shrimp with the lemon zest, a drizzle of grapeseed oil and a sprinkle each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss together. While the corn is cooling, grill the shrimp until you see grill marks and the shrimp is pink, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Once the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob and place into a large bowl; discard the cobs. Add the snap peas, chopped mint, radishes, almost all of the scallions (save the rest for garnish), the lemon juice, a drizzle of the olive oil and a sprinkle each of salt and pepper. Toss together and taste for seasoning. Add the feta and shrimp and toss to combine.
• Serve in a large shallow dish and sprinkle with the reserved scallions and mint leaves. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

GRILLED SALMON, SNAP PEA AND SPRING MIX SALAD WITH CHOW MEIN NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Whisk together brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and crushed red pepper in small bowl until blended.
• Brush salmon with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until desired doneness. Generously brush both sides of fish with soy sauce mixture; cook additional 30 seconds per side.
• Combine salad blend, snap peas from pouch and red bell pepper in large bowl. Toss with Asian Vinaigrette, to taste. Divide salad mixture on 4 large plates. Top each with grilled salmon and sprinkle with chow mein noodles.
• Asian Vinaigrette:
• Whisk together 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce until blended. Makes about 1/2 cup.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, sugar and orange zest. Whisk in oil; set aside. Cut oranges into 1/2-in. slices; cut slices into quarters. Add oranges, shrimp and pimientos to dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, toss the shrimp mixture with lettuces and onions.