Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our grilled shrimp, corn, and snap pea salad with feta, a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the essence of summer in every bite. This refreshing salad features succulent shrimp, grilled to perfection, tender corn kernels bursting with natural sweetness, and crisp snap peas adding a delightful crunch. The combination of these ingredients creates a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Topped with creamy feta cheese, this salad is a perfect balance of savory and tangy notes. Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations that offer unique flavor profiles. For a zesty twist, try the grilled shrimp and mango salad with avocado and cilantro dressing. If you prefer a smoky and spicy kick, the grilled shrimp and roasted corn salad with chipotle dressing is sure to satisfy your cravings. And for a classic combination, the grilled shrimp and asparagus salad with lemon-herb dressing offers a timeless elegance. No matter your preference, these recipes promise a culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED SHRIMP AND FETA SALAD
Steps:
- 1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the shrimp, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 2. Toss the shrimp, arugula, cucumbers, olives, and onions together in a bowl.
- 3. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 223 milligrams, Sodium 1115 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams
SHRIMP CORN SALAD RECIPE
This Shrimp and Corn Salad is everything you want in a summer salad: Grilled Shrimp and corn served on top of a bed of Boston lettuce mixed with tomatoes, scallions and then drizzled with a quick lime vinaigrette.
Provided by Aysegul Sanford
Categories Salad
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Soak the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes.
- Make the marinade: Place olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley salt, and pepper in a bowl. Give it a whisk until fully combined.
- Place shrimp and marinade in the bowl and toss to coat. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Skewer the shrimp: Thread the shrimp on skewers starting from the thickest part of the shrimp and arranging 5-6 shrimp per skewer. Place on a plate and set aside.
- Grill: Heat the grill to 400 to 450 F degrees. Grill the shrimp skewers on direct heat for 2-3 minutes or as soon as it turns pink along the edges and then flip over and cook for another 2 minutes or until it is lightly charred.
- Transfer the now-cooked shrimp onto a plate. When cool enough to handle, remove the shrimp from the skewers and set aside.
- Fold the husk of each corn back leaf by leaf and tie them with a kitchen twine.
- Brush each ear with oil on all sides and sprinkle them with salt.
- Grill over medium-high heat until lightly charred on all sides, brushing with oil, turning and checking every few minutes. This takes about 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the now-grilled corn onto a cutting board and let it cool. When cool enough to handle, cut corn kernels from the cobs. Transfer to a bowl and set it aside.
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and set it aside.
- Place butter lettuce leaves, tomatoes, scallions, corn, and shrimp in a large salad bowl. Top it off with crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle it with the dressing and give it a gentle toss.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 kcal, Sugar 16 g, Sodium 1855 mg, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, Cholesterol 228 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
SHRIMP WITH CREAMED CORN AND FETA
Fresh summer corn kernels, simmered with feta cheese and a little cream, make a buttery bed for shrimp sautéed in a tomato and bell pepper sauce. Think of it as a lighter, sweeter and wholly inauthentic take on shrimp and grits. If you crave this out of corn season, feel free to use frozen kernels instead.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories seafood, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp with salt and garlic and let rest in the refrigerator until needed (up to 2 hours).
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the cream over medium heat. Add corn, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring once or twice, until the corn is very soft, 10 to 15 minutes. If all the moisture evaporates before the corn is soft, add a few teaspoons water to the pan.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend corn mixture until you get a chunky purée. Mix in feta, black pepper and salt to taste. Cover and keep warm until needed.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and sauté until pale golden and soft, 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, a large pinch of salt, and a tablespoon or two of water if the pan looks dry, and sauté until the tomatoes break down and turn saucelike, about 8 minutes.
- Add shrimp, lemon juice and Worcestershire and hot sauces. Sauté until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir remaining butter into pan and add more salt, if needed.
- Serve corn topped with shrimp and plenty of crumbled feta. Garnish with cilantro and basil.
GRILLED SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD WITH HERB LIME DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter and garlic together. Brush the corn with the butter mixture and reserve the remaining butter for a later use. Grill the corn until slightly charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat, then cut the kernels from the cobs and place in a large bowl. Stir in the arugula, cilantro, oil, parsley, tarragon, avocados, black-eyed peas, jalapenos, lime juice and onions.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, 4 per skewer, and brush with the reserved garlic butter. Sprinkle the shrimp with the paprika and some salt and pepper and then grill until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving plate and place the shrimp skewers on top of the salad to serve.
WARM ORZO SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND FETA DOWNER-HAZELL
Steps:
- Prepare shrimp:
- Mince garlic and in a bowl whisk together with lemon juice, oil, oregano, pepper, and salt to taste. Shell shrimp and devein, if desired, and add to marinade, stirring to coat well. Marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, 1 hour. Prepare grill. Soak skewers in warm water 30 minutes.
- While grill is heating, fill a 6-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for orzo. Trim sugar snap peas. Chop tomatoes and thinly slice white and pale green parts of scallions. Finely chop parsley.
- Make dressing:
- Chop garlic and in a blender blend with remaining dressing ingredients until dressing is emulsified.
- Stir orzo into boiling water and cook until al dente. Add snap peas and cook 15 seconds. Drain pasta and peas and transfer to a large bowl. Cool pasta 5 minutes and stir in feta, tomatoes, scallions, and parsley. Add dressing to salad and toss well. Season salad with salt and pepper.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, discarding marinade. Grill shrimp on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, grill shrimp in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Push shrimp off skewers into salad and toss gently.
SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH YOGURT, FETA AND DILL
Much of the appeal of sugar snap peas comes from their juicy, sweet crunch, which means you'll want to take care when blanching them. They turn from perfectly crisp-tender to soft in seconds. The key is to have a bowl of salted ice water next to the stove and a slotted spoon at the ready. The salt in the ice water seasons the peas, and the ice stops them from overcooking. In this savory salad, they're tossed with a garlicky dressing for brightness, and a creamy feta-yogurt sauce for richness. Serve them with crusty bread as a summery appetizer, or as a side dish for grilled fish or meats.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have ready a bowl of well-salted ice water and a slotted spoon next to the stove. Drop peas into boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Use the spoon to transfer peas to ice water to cool completely. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- When cool enough to handle, put the peas on a cutting board and slice them in half, crosswise.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic and lemon juice. Stir in salt and pepper. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the halved peas, fennel, dill and scallions, and toss well. Taste and add more lemon juice, olive oil or salt if needed.
- In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, 1/4 cup feta, lemon zest, and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice, to taste.
- Spread the yogurt on a serving platter, and spoon the peas on top. Scatter remaining 1/4 cup feta on top, drizzle with more oil, and top with herbs. Serve as a side dish or scooped onto crusty bread as an appetizer.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the shrimp; they should be cooked through but still tender.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp and corn in a skillet over medium heat.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or tomatoes.
- For a more flavorful salad, use a flavored feta cheese, such as garlic or herb-infused feta.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This grilled shrimp, corn, and snap pea salad is a delicious and healthy summer dish. It's perfect for a cookout, potluck, or light lunch. The salad is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.
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