SPICY SHRIMP WITH BLISTERED CUCUMBERS, CORN AND TOMATO
When warm weather arrives, the best recipes are the simple ones that allow seasonal produce to shine. In this recipe, shrimp gets a quick marinade in lime juice, ginger and garlic while the rest of the salad is assembled. Pan-searing cucumbers and corn deepens their flavor and adds a pleasant contrast to the fresh tomatoes. The Thai-style vinaigrette adds zingy brightness. Serve this salad over rice studded with mint and scallions, or as a side dish to grilled steak or pork. The shrimp and the dressing (minus the chives) can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a day or so in advance, just be sure to bring them to room temperature before tossing everything together.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings, seafood, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus the ginger and garlic; season well with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp, toss to coat and set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup lime juice with the chile, chives, fish sauce and brown sugar until it dissolves. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the tomatoes and shallot and set aside.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and when it shimmers, add the cucumbers and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Allow the vegetables to cook, undisturbed, until they begin to brown and caramelize in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden all over, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then toss with the tomato-shallot mixture and half the dressing.
- Wipe out the pan and heat over medium-high. Leaving the marinade behind and discarding it, add shrimp to the pan and sear until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes each side. Alternatively, grill over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Add the shrimp to the salad, gently toss to coat and serve on a large platter or in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing and scatter with cilantro and flaky sea salt, if using.
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Fernando jr Sanchez
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and money.
umar haji
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible.
Timilehin Gbeyide
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste.
ZALCON
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.
Md Rakib Islam Nayon
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Dubai Sharja
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of corn, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.
Nill Doria
[email protected]I didn't have any blistered cucumbers on hand, so I used regular cucumbers instead. The dish still turned out great.
MD: Rifat Hossen
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding a little bit of sour cream.
Muhammad delawar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly.
Chimeze Joseph
[email protected]5 stars!
Kasande Monick
[email protected]This dish is a keeper!
Potato Sama
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp and spicy food.
onyeka kboybtc
[email protected]This is a dish that I will definitely be making again and again.
Mhmd Ali
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the presentation was beautiful.
kamara gentry
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes from the summer garden.
M.A MUMIN
[email protected]I used frozen shrimp for this recipe and it turned out great. The shrimp cooked evenly and didn't become tough.
Mk Hanif
[email protected]The blistered cucumbers were a great addition to this dish. They added a nice crunch and a bit of smokiness.
Armagan ahmad
[email protected]I love how easy this dish was to make. It was ready in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
daniel mwampashi
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The combination of spicy shrimp with blistered cucumbers, corn, and tomato was perfect. The flavors were well-balanced and the shrimp was cooked to perfection.