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Grilled Shrimp with Frisée and Pepper Salad
 -- 05/20/11

Grilled Shrimp with Frisée and Pepper Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs. frozen large shrimp (about 20), thawed (Prep Smart! To thaw the shrimp by dinnertime, move them from freezer to fridge in the morning.)
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 head frisée, leaves torn

Yields: Serves 4

Preparation

Preheat a grill to medium. Using small, sharp scissors, snip each shrimp shell down the center of the back and, using the tip of the scissors, remove the dark "vein," leaving the shells intact. Put the shrimp in a bowl and drizzle with 2 tbsp. EVOO; toss to coat.

In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/3 cup EVOO, the lemon juice, garlic and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Add the bell peppers and onion and toss to coat.

Step

On a large grill topper, grill the shrimp (in 2 batches if necessary) until the undersides are lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn with tongs and cook on the second side until the shrimp are just opaque but still juicy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and, when cool enough to handle, pull off the shells (hold the shrimp with a paper towel).

Step

Season the bell peppers with salt and, using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to a plate, letting the excess dressing drip back into the bowl. Add the frisée to the dressing in the bowl and toss to coat. Divide the frisée among 4 plates, then top with the pepper salad and shrimp.