Monday, December 24, 2012

Shrimp Salad

I like shrimp but not really crazy about it, so I try to mix it up with some other stuff:).I do not remember how I got inspired to make this salad but everyone loves it and it makes a great side dish.
INGREDIENTS:
1). Shrimp, jumbo larger is better but you can use the rock shrimp too,no problemo :)about 1 pound or more , as you wish:)
2). Scallions as much as you like , I like it a lot like 1 cup.
3). Parsley , around 1 oz.
4). 2 -4lemons, depends how big they are .
5). Canola or vegetable oil 4 -5 table spoons.
6). Red onion, half of very little onion.
7). Orzo, 1 pound.
8). Salt and pepper according to your taste.
9). Cucumbers half pound.
Preparation:
Make the orzo according to the box, just regular way , rinse with cold water, drain and set aside. Clean and grill your shrimp , make sure you do not overcook it or it will get tough, oh don't forget to season it first with salt, pepper and drizzle of lemon juice and put aside ready shrimp also. Cut onion very thinly and scallions in quarter inch pieces, cover them with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside also, wait around ten minutes and drain the juice out from onions. Chop up parsley too and combine juice from 1 lemon and oil and salt and pepper whisk make it like a dressing . Cut your cucumbers in quarter horizontally you have to end up with 4 long cucumber strips and spoon out all the seeds , and then chop the strips up.
In a large bowl mix everything together and you will end up with very beautiful and also yummy salad ! Enjoy!

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