Grilled Shrimp Salad With Corn And Avocado Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp Salad With Corn And Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons orange juice; 3 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon truffle oil* (optional); 1 10-ounce bag red pearl onions; Metal skewers; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 3 large ears of corn, husked; 1 ciabatta bread or pain rustique, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices; Olive oil; 2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika (Pimentn de la Vera)**; ½ cups mache (about 7 ounces); 2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons orange juice
3 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon truffle oil* (optional)
1 10-ounce bag red pearl onions
Metal skewers
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 large ears of corn, husked
1 ciabatta bread or pain rustique, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
Olive oil
2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika (Pimentn de la Vera)**
½ cups mache (about 7 ounces)
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

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Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Whisk in olive oil, then truffle oil, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Bring small saucepan of water to boil. Add pearl onions and boil 3 minutes. Drain; cool onions slightly. Peel onions, leaving root ends intact.
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Do ahead:
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Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Thread onions on skewers; thread shrimp on separate skewers. Place onion skewers, shrimp skewers, corn, and bread slices on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Brush onions, shrimp, corn, and bread with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shrimp on both sides with smoked paprika. Grill onions and corn until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; grill bread slices until browned; and grill shrimp until cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
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Transfer vegetables, shrimp, and bread to work surface. Cut corn kernels off cobs; place corn kernels in very large bowl. Remove shrimp and onions from skewers and add to bowl. Add mache and avocados to bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large rimmed platter and serve with bread.
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*Available at some supermarkets, Italian markets, and specialty foods stores.
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**Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores or online from tienda.com.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons orange juice, 3 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp Salad With Corn And Avocado falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Shrimp Salad With Corn And Avocado

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