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To: carlo3b

Hey, Carlo! Happy (early) Easter. You've posted one of my favorites - Veal Marsala. Here's a nifty and easy Shrimp Salad.

Shrimp and Bacon Salad

2 cloves of garlic, minced
12 large shrimp
1 oz. olive oil
1 oz. Accent or Spike
1/4 Tbsp.crushed red pepper
Mixed Salad Greens
4-6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely diced
Fresh grated Parmesan

Dressing

4 -6 oz. apricot jelly
2 oz. good quality balsamic vinegar
2 oz. brown sugar
2 oz. water
1 oz. green onion, diced
1 oz. each red and yellow peppers, diced
Salt and pepper to your taste


Directions

1. In small bowl mix together olive oil, seasoning, and crushed red peppers.

2. Dredge shrimp thru marinade and place into iron skillet over medium heat and cook for approximately about one minute on each side.

3. Place shrimp back into marinade while preparing dressing.

4. Mix together all ingredients until well blended.

5. Select your favorite garden greens and place shrimp atop bed of lettuce.

6. Top with diced bacon, cucumber, tomato, and parmesan cheese.

7. Serve dressing on the side.


15 posted on 03/18/2005 7:47:53 PM PST by Fracas
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To: Fracas
Shrimp and Bacon Salad ..

WOW.. I will serve this some time this coming week.. Thanks.. and Happy Easter

34 posted on 03/18/2005 10:16:28 PM PST by carlo3b (http://www.CookingWithCarlo.com)
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