Name: Mint-Marinated Shrimp with Tabbouleh, Tomatoes, and Feta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups medium or coarsely cracked bulgur*; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided; 20 cooked peeled deveined large shrimp with tails intact; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped arugula; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces); 2 green onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced

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Mint-Marinated Shrimp with Tabbouleh, Tomatoes, and FetaScott Peterson

Shrimp transforms a Middle Eastern salad into a light yet satisfying main course.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups medium or coarsely cracked bulgur*

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

6 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided

2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided

20 cooked peeled deveined large shrimp with tails intact

3 plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped arugula

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)

2 green onions, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Step 1
Stir bulgur, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1/3 cup oil in large bowl. Let stand until bulgur is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 2 hours.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Mix in shrimp. Marinate 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Drain off any excess liquid from bulgur. Mix in tomatoes, arugula, feta, green onions, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons mint, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Season salad to taste with pepper.
Step 4
Mound salad in large shallow bowl or on individual plates. Spoon shrimp and dressing over and serve.
Step 5
*Also called cracked wheat; available at supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and natural foods stores.

TagsSalad Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Bulgur Rice & Grains Feta Cheese Dairy Plum Tomato Tomato Vegetable Mint Herbs & Spices Arugula Leafy Greens Main Dinner Nut Free Weeknight Meals Simmer Cookbooks

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