Shrimp Salad with Croutons Recipe

Name: Shrimp Salad with Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 cup coarsely chopped, drained jarred roasted red peppers (6 ounces), 1 tablespoon of oil from the jar reserved; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 1-inch-thick slices of ciabatta bread; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp; 1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup minced chives

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 cup coarsely chopped, drained jarred roasted red peppers (6 ounces), 1 tablespoon of oil from the jar reserved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 1-inch-thick slices of ciabatta bread
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced chives

1
Light a grill.
2
In a small bowl, mix the vinegar with the honey, mustard, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the reserved 1 tablespoon of red pepper oil.
3
Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
4
Brush the ciabatta slices on both sides with olive oil and grill over high heat until lightly charred, about 1 minute per side.
5
Let cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
6
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
7
Add the garlic and shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until the shrimp are pink and curled, about 1 minute per side.
8
Scrape the shrimp and garlic into a bowl and let cool slightly.
9
Add the roasted red peppers, onion, chives and croutons to the shrimp.
10
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
11
Transfer to plates and serve.

356

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Salad with Croutons 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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Shrimp Salad with Croutons

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