Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Greek panzanella salad with shrimp

This salad is a one dish meal that is perfect for the summer months. It is full of flavor and a great way to enjoy NC shrimp.  

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep time: 20 minutes; Total time: 40 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Shrimp, tomato, cucumber, parsley, oregano, onion

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Ingredients

1
piece Ciabatta bread, halved
1
whole garlic clove, peeled
1
lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4
cup olive oil, divided plus 2 tsp
1
tsp salt, divided
1/2
tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4
cup lemon juice
2
tbsp balsamic vinegar
1
tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
1
cup cucumber, chopped
1
cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2
cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2
cup Kalamata olives, halved
1/3
cup red onion, finely chopped
2
oz. pecorino Romano cheese, shaved (about ½ cup)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a medium pan until hot. Add the bread, cut side down. Press down on bread with spatula occasionally while cooking. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on cut side, flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Once bread has cooled, carefully rub cut side of bread with garlic clove. Season bread with salt and pepper and cut the bread into medium pieces.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine shrimp, 1 Tbsp. oil, ¼ tsp salt and pepper; toss to coat. Heat same pan as before to high heat and cook shrimp 2 ½ minutes on each side or until done; let cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, remaining 3 Tbsp. oil, remaining ¾ tsp salt and remaining ¼ tsp pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, olives, onion and bread; toss to combine. Let stand 15 minutes. Top with cheese.

 

Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.