Summer Shrimp Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced

  • 3 large heirloom tomatoes, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Directions

 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss shrimp with oil, thyme and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp are pink and firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl (discard thyme and garlic). Add lemon juice and stir to coat. Gently stir in cucumber, tomatoes and basil. Arrange the shrimp and vegetables in a serving bowl. Serve drizzled with any dressing left in the bowl and garnish with more basil, if desired.