Summer lunch has never been more flavorful than with this pairing of fried shrimp atop a fresh, seasonal salad.
Blackened Fried Shrimp
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large fresh shrimp (tails left on)
- 1½ tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Summer Peach and Cucumber Salad (recipe follows), to serve
Summer Peach and Cucumber Salad
- 1 (5-ounce) container fresh spring mix lettuces
- 2 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup thinly sliced English cucumber, cut in half-moons
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cane syrup
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°.
- In a small bowl, combine shrimp, blackening seasoning, and oil, stirring until well coated.
- Arrange shrimp in an even layer in air fryer. Cook, turning halfway through, until firm and browned, about 5 minutes. Serve with Summer Peach and Cucumber Salad.
Summer Peach and Cucumber Salad
- In a large bowl, stir together lettuces, peaches, cucumber, feta, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cane syrup, oil, salt, and red pepper.
- Pour vinegar mixture over salad mixture; gently toss to combine.