Italian Shrimp & Fennel Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring sweet roasted fennel, crisp bell peppers, and succulent shrimp dressed in a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette.
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This Italian Shrimp & Fennel Salad is a bright, refreshing dish that balances the sweet anise notes of fennel with the savory richness of shrimp. The vegetables are lightly sautéed to bring out their natural sweetness and tender-crisp texture, while the shrimp remain plump and juicy. A dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and rosemary ties everything together, creating a complex flavor profile that is both elegant and approachable. Garnished with briny capers and fresh green onions, this salad offers a delightful crunch and aromatic freshness. It is an excellent choice for warm-weather lunches, light summer dinners, or as a sophisticated side dish for grilled meats. The flavors meld beautifully, making it even delicious when served at room temperature or chilled.

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Italian Shrimp & Fennel Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 86.8

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This Italian Shrimp & Fennel Salad is a bright, refreshing dish that balances the sweet anise notes of fennel with the savory richness of shrimp. The vegetables are lightly saut&# 195;©ed to bring out their natural sweetness and tender-crisp texture, while the shrimp remain plump and juicy. A dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and rosemary ties everything together, creating a complex flavor profile that is both elegant and approachable. Garnished with briny capers and fresh green onions, this salad offers a delightful crunch and aromatic freshness. It is an excellent choice for warm-weather lunches, light summer dinners, or as a sophisticated side dish for grilled meats. The flavors meld beautifully, making it even delicious when served at room temperature or chilled.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced red bell pepper and sliced fennel bulb to the skillet. Season with half of the crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
  3. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and begin to brown at the edges, about 6 to 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add half of the lemon juice and toss to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. When the oil is hot, add the peeled shrimp, remaining crushed red pepper flakes, and salt to taste.
  7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Just before removing the shrimp from the heat, add the remaining lemon juice and minced garlic. Toss to coat.
  9. Add the cooked shrimp and garlic mixture to the bowl with the vegetables.
  10. Stir in the sliced green onions, drained capers, minced fresh rosemary, and reduced-fat mayonnaise. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g15%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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