Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring succulent shrimp, sweet corn, and a zesty honey-lemon dressing, perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp, cooking for about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add the corn: Toss in your corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine: Remove from heat and gently toss the shrimp and corn with the honey lemon dressing.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the dressing a day ahead. Avoid overcooking shrimp for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, honey lemon, summer salad, healthy salad, gluten-free meal