Aegean Shrimp Salad

5.00 (4)
⏱ 14 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Greek

This vibrant Greek salad combines succulent shrimp with a zesty dressing of white wine vinegar, fresh cilantro, and olive oil. The shrimp are quickly cooked with garlic and red pepper flakes, then tossed with mixed greens. Finished with crumbled feta cheese, it's a light and flavourful dish perfect for a quick meal. The entire recipe comes together in only 14 minutes.

Aegean Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 -2 clove garlic, minced,according to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 lb mesclun or 1/2 lb mixture greens
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Method

  1. Mix the white wine vinegar, cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt, and sugar together in a medium bowl.
  2. Gradually whisk in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until combined.
  3. Set this dressing mixture aside for later.
  4. Warm the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a medium skillet.
  5. Add the shrimp, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1/3 tsp salt to the skillet.
  6. Cook the shrimp for 2-4 min until they turn opaque.
  7. Combine the cooked shrimp and the prepared dressing with the mixed greens.
  8. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the salad evenly.
  9. Top the finished salad with the crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium554100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGreek
Authorglitter