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Garlic Shrimp and Mixed Greens Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipe

Garlic Shrimp and Mixed Greens Salad with Lemon Dressing recipe

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This is a yummy salad with shrimp, greens, and a lemony dressing. It has crunchy bread crumbs on top. You mix garlic, shrimp, and parsley in a pan, then put it on the salad. It's fresh and good for a big meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound raw peeled shrimp, fresh or thawed if frozen
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups mixed greens (kale, romaine, spinach)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a bowl, mix the bread crumbs with half of the lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3
Spread the bread crumb mixture on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add half of the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Add the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, and the remaining lemon zest. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
6
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
7
Toss the mixed greens in the dressing until well coated.
8
Divide the dressed greens among plates, top with the cooked shrimp, and sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.