Lemon-Splashed Shrimp Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Purchase peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep time. Chop, measure, and prepare remaining ingredients while the pasta water comes to a boil. Chock-full of colorful ingredients, this makes a summery one-dish meal. Ingredients:
8 cups water |
2/3 cup uncooked rotini pasta (corkscrew pasta) |
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes |
3/4 cup sliced celery |
1/2 cup chopped avocado |
1/2 cup chopped seeded poblano pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
Directions:
1. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Add pasta to pan; cook 5 minutes or until almost tender.
3. Add shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until done.
4. Drain.
5. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
6. Combine pasta mixture, tomatoes, celery, avocado, poblano, cilantro, rind, juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl and toss well.
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