Shrimp salad with zucchini and basil is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of salty shrimp, sweet zucchini, and fragrant basil. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just 30 minutes. With its simple ingredients and delicious taste, shrimp salad with zucchini and basil is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP WITH SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss together zucchini, radishes, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- In a large skillet, heat, remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add shrimp, lemon zest, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Saute until shrimp is opaque throughout, 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Serve with couscous and salad.
SHRIMP SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL
Steps:
- Whisk lemon juice, capers, shallot, mustard, and dried red pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then basil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute. Add zucchini; continue cooking until shrimp are opaque in center and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Rinse under cold water and cool. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Arrange shrimp and zucchini atop greens. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately, if desired.
WARM ZUCCHINI-BASIL SALAD
This is the perfect recipe if you have a lot of zucchini to use up. It is important to thinly slice the zucchini, so I use the slicer on my box grater. I sometimes fill 4 baking sheets at a time. You can eat it warm or cold. I will eat this portion all by myself.
Provided by barbara
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with some olive oil.
- Combine thinly sliced zucchini and olive oil in a bowl. Spread zucchini slices out in a single layer on the baking sheets.
- Roast in the preheated oven until zucchini are soft and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add basil and mix to combine. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 48.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SHRIMP SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL
Was checking out an old Bon Appetite annual while thinning out my "Paper and Picture" cookbooks, since I most often use Zaar. The zukes are still coming and the basil is lush, green, aromatic, and beautiful. Everything here is on our go-to list, and the photo was tempting, too. It was suggested that you use packaged baby greens for a quick start.
Provided by NurseJaney
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk lemon juice, capers, shallot, mustard, and dried red pepper in medium bowl.
- Whisk in oil, then basil.
- Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil, add shrimp and cook 1 minute.
- Add zucchini and continue cooking until shrimp are opaque in the center, and zucchini is crisp tender, about 1 minute longer.
- Drain well.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Add 1/3 cup of dressing and toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat.
- Divide greens among 4 plates.
- Arrange shrimp and zucchini atop greens.
- Pass Parmesan cheese separately if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.8, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 412.6, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 24.9
SHRIMP SALAD WITH BASIL
A nice fresh salad with a light vinaigrette dressing. Serve as is or over salad greens. Adapted from "Everyday with Rachael Ray," August 2009. To julienne basil: stack leaves, then roll up lengthwise, slice thin to form ribbons.
Provided by threeovens
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tomatoes, avocados, shallot, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together zest of one lemon, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; slowly pour in olive oil, while whisking until combined.
- Pour dressing over shrimp mixture and serve.
PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard small bowl. Gradually mix in 1/3 cup olive oil. Mix in chopped fresh basil. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, brush zucchini on both sides with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add shrimp to grill and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Cut zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces and add to shrimp.
- Drain pasta well. Add to bowl with shrimp and zucchini. Add basil vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Serve pasta warm or at room temperature, passing grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Tips:
- Choose the right shrimp. For this recipe, medium shrimp are the best choice. They're large enough to provide a good bite, but not so large that they're difficult to eat.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery, so it's important to cook them just until they're opaque and pink. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini is crisp and flavorful, while older zucchini can be watery and bland. Look for zucchini that is firm and has a deep green color.
- Don't overcook the zucchini. Zucchini is a delicate vegetable, so it's important to cook it just until it's tender-crisp. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an olive oil that is extra virgin and has a fruity flavor.
- Season the salad to taste. This salad is best when it's seasoned to taste. Start with a little bit of salt and pepper, and then add more to taste.
Conclusion:
This shrimp salad with zucchini and basil is a light and refreshing summer salad that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The shrimp are cooked to perfection, the zucchini is tender-crisp, and the basil adds a bright and herbaceous flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.
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