Shrimp Nectarine Salad Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP NECTARINE SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill or BBQ.
• Make citrus strawberry vinaigrette - in a food processor or blender add shallots, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, 3-4 strawberries, honey or sugar alternative and salt and pepper of choice. Set aside. Makes about 1 cup of dressing so you will have extra.
• In a bowl or individual plates add the romaine lettuce, rocket (arugula) and strawberries.
• Toss thawed shrimp in olive oil, salt and pepper (or Mrs. Dash) and garlic powder and place on grill (or stove top grill pan) for about 2 minutes each side until no longer translucent and pink . Remove from grill and set aside.
• Spray nectarines with a little oil or brush with a little olive oil so they do not stick on the grill. Grill nectarines for about 1-2 minutes on each side, just until you get nice grill marks. Remove from grill.
• Place grilled shrimp and grilled nectarines on top of salad with strawberries. Drizzle with a little lemon strawberry vinaigrette and top with a few Chinese fried noodles or toasted almonds if desired. Enjoy!

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP AND NECTARINE SALAD

Steps:

• Process dressing ingredients in blender or food processor until ginger is finely chopped. Pour into a large salad bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients except greens (or lettuce) and toss to mix and coat.
• Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Place greens (or lettuces) on chilled plates and top with chilled salad mixture.

GRILLED NECTARINE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drizzle the nectarine halves with a little olive oil. Grill cut-side down for 2 to 3 minutes, turning midway to achieve lovely grill marks. Set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon and vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil to emulsify. Add some salt and pepper and mix.
• Toast the slivered almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat until just turning golden brown.
• In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with enough of the dressing to lightly coat. (You won't use all of the dressing; save to have on another salad tomorrow!) Toss in the warm toasted almonds.
• Divide the salad among 4 plates. Place a nectarine half on each serving. Drizzle the nectarines with a little more dressing. With a fork, cut the blue cheese into chunks and distribute among the plates.

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP & NECTARINE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Process dressing ingredients in blender or food processor until ginger is finely chopped. Pour into a large salad bowl.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients except greens and toss to mix and coat.
• 3. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• 4. Place greens on chilled plates and top with chilled salad mixture.