Grilled Shrimp and Spinach Salad
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Ingredients
8 (12-inch) wooden skewers
2 pounds peeled large raw shrimp (3 1/40 servings)
Basil vinaigrette, divided
2 packs of fresh spinach (6 oz each)
2 mangoes, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1 (4 oz) pack goat's cheese, crushed
1 cup fresh raspberries
To make
We made a grilled shrimp and spinach salad with a colorful mix of sliced mango, fresh raspberries, goat cheese and of course grilled shrimp.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, preheat the grill to 350° to 400 ° (medium-high). Cut up the shrimp, if desired. Transfer the shrimp and 3/4 cup basil sauce to a large zippered plastic freezer bag; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.Remove the shrimp from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Place shrimp on skewers.Grill the prawns, covered, for 2 minutes on each side, or just until the prawns turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skewers.Combine the spinach, mango, and onion with 1/4 cup basil sauce in a large bowl; place on a serving platter. Top with grilled shrimp. Sprinkle with chopped goat cheese and raspberries. Serve with the remaining basil sauce.TRY THIS TWIST:Tropical spinach salad with grilled chicken: No skewers. Replace the shrimp with 2 pounds of skinned and boneless chicken breasts. Cook as directed in the recipe, increasing the grilling time to 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Let the chicken stand for 10 minutes; slice and serve as directed.Cooking time: 38 minutes; Total cooking time: 1 hour 8 minutes, including vinaigrette.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, preheat the grill to 350° to 400 ° (medium-high). Cut up the shrimp, if desired. Transfer the shrimp and 3/4 cup basil sauce to a large zippered plastic freezer bag; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.Remove the shrimp from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Place shrimp on skewers.Grill the prawns, covered, for 2 minutes on each side, or just until the prawns turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skewers.Combine the spinach, mango, and onion with 1/4 cup basil sauce in a large bowl; place on a serving platter. Top with grilled shrimp. Sprinkle with chopped goat cheese and raspberries. Serve with the remaining basil sauce.TRY THIS TWIST:Tropical spinach salad with grilled chicken: No skewers. Replace the shrimp with 2 pounds of skinned and boneless chicken breasts. Cook as directed in the recipe, increasing the grilling time to 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Let the chicken stand for 10 minutes; slice and serve as directed.Cooking time: 38 minutes; Total cooking time: 1 hour 8 minutes, including vinaigrette.
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Published: 11/20/2023 9:40 PM
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