This is a fabulous easy to make salad, oh so fresh….and full of wonderful flavors!
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
Marinade and shrimp:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Finely grated rind of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon italian herbs
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, cleaned & deviened
Salad and dressing:
- 2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
- 8 large basil leaves, slivered
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 dashes white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- To prepare marinade, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil and next six ingredients (oil through pepper) in a mixing bowl. Whisk well. Add shrimp and stir to coat well. Let marinate 15 minutes. Drain, discarding marinade.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, add shrimp and cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp is done. Do not overcook. Remove shrimp from pan.
- To prepare salad, combine tomatoes, basil and cheese in a salad bowl. Mix well. Combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a measuring cup. Whisk and pour over tomato mixture. Toss. Divide among 4 serving plates and top with shrimp.
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