Corn and shrimp salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
36 larges Shrimp
Packaged shrimp and crab boil seasoning nuts
2 larges Ears of corn, kernels cut off the cobs (~1 1/2 cups)
1 Egg yolk*
¾ cup Olive oil
¾ cup Peanut oil
¾ cup Red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons Minced red onion or chives
3 tablespoons Minced parsley
1 tablespoon Minced shallot

Directions

FOR THE MARINADE

*You may skip the egg yolk if you are concerned about the safety of eating raw eggs.

NOTE: This recipe makes a generous amount of marinade, so serve with a slotted spoon.

Shell and devein the shrimp. Fill a pan with 3" of water. Stir in several tablespoons of the seafood boil. Bring to a boil and add the shrimp. When the shrimp turns pink (1-2 minutes), remove the pan from the heat, and let the shrimp cool in the liquid.

Cook the corn kernels in a steamer for 2 minutes; set aside. Whisk together the egg yolks, oils, vinegar and mustard. Stir in the red onion or chives, the parsley and the shallot.

Drain the shrimp and put in a deep bowl. Pour on the mariande. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. When ready to serve, stir the corn in with the shrimp. Arrange on a lettuce-lined platter.

Serves 4 as a main course.

Per serving: 390 calories, 15½ grams carbohydrates, 16 grams protein, 3 grams fiber, 30 grams fat (4 grams saturated), 254 milligrams sodium.

From Tuscon area newspapers, 1994, 3rd quarter, courtest Mike Orchekowski.

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