Grilled Shrimp Over Mediterranean Salad

I needed something quick to cook and low cal to eat for my fiance tonite. Only 3 months till our wedding and we both want to look fantastic! I went to the supermarket and picked up 1/2 lb of Jumbo Wild Shrimp, and a Mediterranean inspired salad mix and created a delicious, easy to make dinner.

Preparation time: 10 minutes if you buy shrimp already de-veined. I didn't so my prep time was about 15 minutes.

What you will need:

1/2 lb of Wild Jumbo Shrimp (or any kind of shrimp) un-cooked, this should be about 7 shrimp
1/2 cup of lemon pepper marinade (you can find it in the condiment section
1/2 bag of Fresh Express Mediterranean salad mix (should come with Sweet Dijon Dressing,croutons and cubes of provolone cheese)
1 cup of grape tomatoes
1 cup of baby carrots
cast iron stove top grill ( I used ) or any type of grill appliance
2 whole Scallions
1 garlic clove

Wine Recommendations: Casa Lapostolle Sauvigon Blanc 2006 ($12 - $15)

Ok, let's get cooking:

This dish serves one
De-vein and rinse Shrimp through cold water, place in a mixing bowl along with the marinade. mince 1 garlic clove and chop 2 scallions, dark green ends as well, and drop into the mixing bowl. Put aside and let sit for at least 10 minutes to quickly marinate.

Wash your lettuce/tomatoes, and after spinning dry, place in a mixing bowl. Add your carrots, croutons/cheese and 1/2 of the dressing that comes with the bag. Toss well.

Start heating your grill, spraying some nonstick spray on it, and once it is hot, add your shrimp along with some of the scallions/garlic they have been marinating in. These only will need 3 minutes on each side.

Plate your salad and place your shrimp directly on top of the salad.

Tip - if you don't have Shrimp on hand, you can substitute with grilled chicken, same rules apply!


Bon Apetito!