Shrimp with Lemon-Chive Tartar Sauce, Ditalini Sala

Name: Shrimp with Lemon-Chive Tartar Sauce, Ditalini Salad with Mixed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 2 tablespoons minced sweet gherkins; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Cooked ditalini (1 pound); 2 cups diced roasted red peppers (from water-packed jar); 1 bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1/3 cup diced pickled jalapeno peppers; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced sweet gherkins
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Cooked ditalini (1 pound)
2 cups diced roasted red peppers (from water-packed jar)
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/3 cup diced pickled jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Season shrimp with salt, pepper and oregano.
3
Place shrimp in hot pan (or stove-top grill pan) and cook 2 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, gherkins, and lemon zest.
5
Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
In a large bowl, combine ditalini, remaining olive oil, peppers, parsley, and vinegar.
7
Toss to combine and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
8
Serve the ditalini salad with 1 1/4 pounds of the shrimp and all of the tartar sauce.
9
Reserve extra shrimp (about 1/2 pound cooked) for another meal.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Lemon-Chive Tartar Sauce, Ditalini Salad with Mixed Peppers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp with Lemon-Chive Tartar Sauce, Ditalini Salad with Mixed Peppers

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