Corn, Shrimp And Feta Salad With Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

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Corn, Shrimp And Feta Salad With Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

Recipe By : SIMPLY SHRIMP by Rick Rogers
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :
Categories : Fish-Shells Sides

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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***CHILI-LIME VINAIGRETTE***
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice -- or more to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 garlic clove -- crushed or pressed
1/2 teaspoon salt -- or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -- or more to taste
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
***SALAD***
1 pound large shrimp -- peeled and deveined
4 ears corn -- with husks
and silks
3 ripe plum tomatoes -- seeded
and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 scallions -- white and green
parts -- trimmed and chopped
1 jalapeno -- seeded and minced
3 ounces feta cheese -- crumbled

1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the lime juice, chili powder,
oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil.

2. Assemble the salad: In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, toss the shrimp
with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30
minutes and up to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing.

3. Meanwhile, build a hot charcoal fire in an outdoor grill or preheat a
gas grill on high. Lightly oil the grill. Place the shrimp and corn on the
grill.

4. Grill the shrimp, turning until pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Cover
and refrigerate shrimp until ready to use. Continue to grill the corn,
turning occasionally, until the husks are scorched on all sides, about 12
minutes more.

5. Cool the corn until easy to handle. Remove the husks and silk. Using a
sharp knife, cut off the end of an ear of corn. Stand the corn on the end
and hold firmly. Use the knife to cut down the cob, cutting away the
kernels. Repeat with the remaining ears of corn. You should have 2 cups of
kernels.

6. Cut each shrimp lengthwise in half. In a large serving bowl, toss the
shrimp, corn, tomatoes, scallions and jalapeno with the remaining
vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Taste and
adjust the seasoning with lime juice, salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle
with the feta cheese and serve.

*Recipe from Simply Shrimp: 101 Recipes for Everybody's Favorite Seafood by
Rick Rogers, photographs by Jennifer Levy (Chronicle Books). Reviewed by
http://www.suntimes.com/output/cookbook/shrimp.html


Notes: This beautiful, delicious salad is easy to make, yet adds a
sophisticated touch to any summer supper or barbecue. The recipe calls for
grilling the corn, but fresh, boiled corn can be substituted.

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