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Tex-Mex Shrimp Salad

4 to 6 servings



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Ingredients:



  • 12 ounces Contessa large Uncooked Shrimp, thawed




  • 2 teaspoons olive oil




  • 8 ounces frozen corn, thawed




  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced




  • 2 cloves garlic, minced




  • 1 shallot, minced




  • 8 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained




  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter




  • 1 teaspoon sugar




  • 1 cup scallions, chopped




  • Salt and pepper, to taste




  • 16 ounces packaged salad mix




  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped




  • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges




Steps:



  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, ginger, garlic and shallots.




  • Sautee for 2 minutes.




  • Add shrimp, beans, butter and sugar. Sautee for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes until shrimp turn orange outside and opaque white inside.




  • Mix in scallions, salt and pepper.




  • Place salad mix on plates and top with shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes.