Description
A delicious Blackened Shrimp Salad topped with a tangy Feta Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- For the Feta Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Juice of ½–1 lemon (approximately 1–2 tablespoons)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste (use generously)
- ½ cup olive oil
- For the Blackened Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2–3 teaspoons blackening seasoning (plus more as desired)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Salad:
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup kalamata olives (whole or sliced)
Instructions
- Make the Feta Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, crumbled feta, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed. Set aside.
- Marinate the Tomatoes: Cut the tomato into 6–8 wedges. Place in a small bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the prepared vinaigrette over them. Toss gently to coat and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Add the blackening seasoning (and a pinch of salt if your seasoning blend is unsalted) and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 30–60 seconds, or until they are pink and slightly curled. Remove from the skillet immediately and set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: Divide the romaine lettuce among serving bowls. Top with marinated tomato wedges, artichoke hearts, crumbled feta, kalamata olives, and blackened shrimp. Drizzle the prepared feta vinaigrette over each salad and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of blackening seasoning to your taste.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg