VOL. XIII
NO. 014
Bottle & Flame
Musings on food, wine, and more
EST. MMXIII
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
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Honey Garlic Shrimp, Corn, and Avocado Bacon Salad
flamePorkSeafoodSaladsUnder 30 mins

Honey Garlic Shrimp, Corn, and Avocado Bacon Salad

Prep20 minutes
Cook5 minutes
Serves6

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon grainy dijon mustard

juice of 1 lemon

  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1/3 cup mixed herbs, chopped (rosemary and basil)
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

kosher salt and black pepper

Salad

  • 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 slices thick bacon, chopped
  • 4-6 cups baby romaine, chopped
  • 3 ears grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1-2 avocados, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
  2. 2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1/3 of the dressing, making sure to scoop up a good amount of the garlic. Let sit 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan. Add the shrimp and cook on both sides until seared, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4. To make the salad. Combine the greens, corn, and tomatoes in a salad bowl and toss with a little dressing. Add the shrimp, bacon, and avocados. Spoon the dressing overtop. Top with feta. Season with freshly cracked pepper and salt. Serve warm or cold.

Originally published at halfbakedharvest.com. Reproduced for personal collection.

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