Shrimp and Corn Salad Recipe

  Salad

Ingredients:
8 cups water
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon liquid Zatarian's Concentrated Shrimp and Crab Boil
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups of fresh sweet corn kernels
1 1/2 pounds of medium-size cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper

Directions:
In large pot, combine water, lemon juice (from the halved lemon), boil, bay leaves and 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil, add corn and cook for 5 minutes. With a skimmer, remove the corn from the boiling liquid, put it in a shallow bowl and let it cool completely.
In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper and garlic. Whisk to blend well.
In a large salad bowl, combine the corn, shrimp, basil, onion, tomatoes and bell pepper. Add the dressing and toss to mix. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Shrimp and Corn Salad
 

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