Name: Grilled Zesty Herb Shrimp Salads
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp; 1/2 bag (10-oz size) American blend mixed salad greens; 1/4 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips; 1/4 cup sliced halved cucumber; 1/4 cup sliced celery; 1/4 cup shredded or shaved fresh Parmesan cheese; 2 frozen soft white dinner rolls

Preparation time: 25 mins
Cooking time: 25 mins
Difficulty: moderate
Serves: 2 people

Dinner

mvchamor

May 16, 2016

Grilled Zesty Herb Shrimp Salads.

What better topper for salad greens than grilled shrimp?

Grilled Zesty Herb Shrimp Salads

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Ingredients

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Marinade/Dressing

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Dash salt

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Salad

1/2 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
1/2 bag (10-oz size) American blend mixed salad greens
1/4 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1/4 cup sliced halved cucumber
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup shredded or shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Rolls

2 frozen soft white dinner rolls

Instructions

Heat gas grill or coals. In medium bowl, mix all Marinade/Dressing ingredients. Reserve half of the mixture for dressing. Using remaining for marinade, add shrimp, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
When ready to grill, remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Thread shrimp onto four 12-inch metal skewers; place on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning and brushing once with marinade, until shrimp are pink. To heat dinner rolls, place rolls in foil on grill; cook 6 to 7 minutes or until hot.
In large bowl, gently toss all Salad ingredients and the reserved dressing. Divide between 2 serving plates. Top salads with shrimp. Serve with dinner rolls.