Shrimp Salad with Charred Carrots and Mustard Dressing Recipe

Name: Shrimp Salad with Charred Carrots and Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 medium shallot, minced; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 large carrots, peeled; 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined; One 1/2-pound head of Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 medium shallot, minced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 large carrots, peeled
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
One 1/2-pound head of Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a pie plate, toss the pumpkin seeds with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
3
Season with salt and pepper and toast in the oven for about 4 minutes.
4
Let cool.
5
Light a grill.
6
In a large bowl, whisk both mustards with the shallot, heavy cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
7
Using a vegetable peeler, cut the carrots into long, thin ribbons.
8
Fold the ribbons into bunches and loosely thread onto an 18-inch metal skewer.
9
Thread the shrimp on separate metal skewers.
10
Drizzle the carrots and shrimp with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
11
Grill the carrots over high heat until charred on the edges, about 1 minute per side.
12
Alternatively, spread the carrot ribbons in a perforated grill pan and grill for about 2 minutes, tossing frequently.
13
Grill the shrimp over high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and just cooked, about 2 minutes per side.
14
Add the lettuce to the large bowl.
15
Remove the carrots and shrimp from the skewers; add them to the bowl and toss the salad.
16
Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds and serve.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Salad with Charred Carrots and Mustard Dressing 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.

Shrimp Salad with Charred Carrots and Mustard Dressing

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