Shrimp Salad with Peaches Recipe

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Trying to change my husband’s taste for meat and potatoes is easy when I can satisfy him with a flavorful shrimp dish, complete with healthy fruit and greens.—Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

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Shrimp Salad with Peaches Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 8 28

Ingredients

3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 medium peaches, halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 medium lemon, quartered

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, hot sauce and cumin. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade.
Thread shrimp on four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush peach halves with 1 tablespoon oil.
Grill shrimp and peaches, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.
In a large bowl, combine salt with the remaining oil and lemon juice. Add the arugula and cilantro; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Top with peaches, shrimp and goat cheese. Squeeze lemon over salads. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 343 calories, 22 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 121 mg cholesterol, 547 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp Salad with Peaches in Country Woman June/July 2011, p36

Goat Cheese

A soft, easily spread cheese with a distinctively tangy flavor made from the milk of goats. Goat cheese is often found in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisines. Common varieties include chevre, a very soft cheese or feta, a semi-soft cheese.