Corn and Tomato Salad with Shrimp and Watercress
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Corn and Tomato Salad with Shrimp and Watercress a try. This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 18g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 229 calories. A mixture of chives, lemon zest, grape tomatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the lemon zest you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.
Instructions
Light a grill. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Add the corn kernels and cook over high heat, stirring, until they are softened, about 4 minutes.
Transfer the corn to a bowl and let cool.
Add the tomatoes, onion, parsley, chives, tarragon, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season the corn salad with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over high heat, turning once, until pink and curled, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest.
In a large mixing bowl, stir the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the lemon juice and season generously with salt and pepper.
Add the watercress and toss in the dressing to coat.
Transfer the watercress to a large serving platter. Top with the corn and tomato salad and the grilled shrimp and serve right away.