Lemon Basil Shrimp Salad

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs unpeeled cooked large shrimp
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• lemon-basil marinade
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 16 cups salad greens
• 8 parmesan cheese, baskets (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 preparation.
• 2 1. peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. place shrimp and next 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. seal and chill 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. stir in basil 1 hour before serving. drain and discard marinade just before serving.
• 3 2. divide greens evenly between parmesan baskets or serving bowls; arrange drained shrimp mixture evenly over lettuce. serve with fresh lemon vinaigrette.
• 4 lemon vinaigrette.
• 5 preparation.
• 6 1. whisk together first 5 ingredients. gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until blended.
• 7 note: to prepare ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. bring to room temperature, and whisk before serving.