Shrimp and Nectarine Salad (Print Version)
Succulent shrimp meets juicy nectarines with crisp greens in a zesty citrus dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Fruit
05 - 3 ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced
→ Vegetables
06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
07 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Dressing
10 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
17 - 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, nectarines, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
05 - Add the cooked shrimp to the salad. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss until well combined. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and toasted sliced almonds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The warm shrimp against cool crisp greens creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite feel special
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant that takes reservations weeks in advance
02 -
- If you are making this ahead, keep the dressing and shrimp separate until serving time or you will end up with soggy greens and sad cold shrimp
- The recipe doubles beautifully for a crowd but I have learned to toss the greens and dressing right before serving instead of trying to coat a massive bowl all at once
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning or they will steam instead of sear and miss out on that gorgeous golden crust
- The honey measurement is flexible depending on how sweet your nectarines are, so start with less and add more if the dressing tastes too sharp