Land and Sea Salad with Shrimp and Smoked Salmon
The Land and Sea Salad is a light starter, full of freshness and flavors that evoke the sea. This recipe consists of peeled shrimp, smoked salmon, and avocado, all enhanced with a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for a summer meal or as a starter during dinner, it will surely delight your guests with its colorful and balanced presentation. Besides being delicious, this salad is very quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes of preparation and 3 minutes of cooking. The shrimp, rich in protein and low in calories, pair perfectly with the smoked salmon, offering a variety of textures and tastes. If you're looking for a flexible recipe, feel free to add ingredients like cherry tomatoes or citrus for even more freshness. Otherwise, it goes well with a glass of dry white wine. This salad is the very essence of simple yet refined pleasure.
- Preparation time: 15 min
- Cooking time: 3 min
- Servings: for 4 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 1 salad greens of your choice (such as romaine or mesclun)
- - 1 ripe avocado
- - 4 slices of flavorful smoked salmon
- - 16 peeled shrimp
- - Fresh Parmesan (optional, for a creamy touch)
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Cider or raspberry vinegar for a tangy note
- - Mustard, for character
- - Olive oil or walnut oil, according to your preference
Preparation
1. Start by washing and thoroughly drying the salad. This is important!
2. Distribute the salad evenly on the plates.
3. In a skillet, sauté the peeled shrimp in a little hot fat for about 3 minutes. Don't forget to season with salt and pepper at this stage!
4. Meanwhile, slice the smoked salmon into delicate strips. Enjoy the texture!
5. Also cut the avocado into thin slices; this adds an interesting sweetness.
6. Arrange the shrimp on the salad, then add the salmon strips and avocado slices.
7. For a gourmet touch, sprinkle each plate with a few shavings of fresh Parmesan.
8. Finally, prepare a well-seasoned vinaigrette with vinegar, salt, pepper, a little mustard, and an oil of your choice (preferably a flavored oil like olive or walnut).
9. Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of vinaigrette over each plate and serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
Recommended wine
A well-chilled dry white wine.
