INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 pound shrimp
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 5 ounces arugula
- Fresh basil torn, to taste
Shrimp basting oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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Prepare the shrimp basting oil by adding olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin to a small bowl, and stirring until combined. Set aside.
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Pre-heat grill to high heat. Use a grill pan or skewer the shrimp
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Make the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
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Baste the top of the shrimp with the basting oil, then again about 1/2 way through cooking, baste them again.
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Toss the basil, arugula, and dressing together. Add shrimp on top or put the whole skewers on top.
Optional:
- 1 cup orzo, quinoa, or a grain of your choice
- Cook it according to package directions. Set aside to cool. When it’s cool to the touch, add about a teaspoon of olive oil to it and mix it.
- Incorporate orzo/grain into arugula basil mix.
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