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Cat Cora's Greek Shrimp and Caper Salad Recipe

Cat Cora's Greek Shrimp and Caper Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 scallions, white & tender green parts, finely chopped
1 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained
1 celery, finely chopped
30 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
ground pepper , to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp italian parsley, finely chopped

Directions:

Bring 2 quarts water to boil in 3 qt pan. Add 1 tsp salt. Drop shrimp in and cook till just pink. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water.
Mix lemon juice, garlic and red pepper flakes in large bowl and add hot shrimp to this mixture. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients, except parsley.
Mix shrimp with remaining salad ingredients.
Pour dressing over shrimp and sprinkle parsley over salad. Mix well.
Chill until cold.
This salad can be served over greens.
This can also be served over cooked orzo. If serving with orzo, use 1 lb of orzo and triple the dressing ingredients, so that there is enough to coat and flavor the orzo.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	158.7 Kcal (664 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.53g	13%
Cholesterol	3.29mg	1%
Sodium	347.67mg	14%
Potassium	844.11mg	18%
Total Carbs	18.53g	6%
Sugars	11.03g	44%
Dietary Fiber	4.33g	17%
Protein	4.19g	8%
Vitamin C	52.2mg	87%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	56.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	41.37 Kcal (173 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.22g	13%
Cholesterol	0.86mg	1%
Sodium	90.63mg	14%
Potassium	220.05mg	18%
Total Carbs	4.83g	6%
Sugars	2.88g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	17%
Protein	1.09g	8%
Vitamin C	13.6mg	87%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	14.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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