Red lentil shrimp salad

Name: Red lentil shrimp salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: world
Ingredients: 20 shrimps (5 p.p.); 100 gram dried red lentils; 4 garlic cloves; 4 large handfuls of mixed greens (we've used arugula and frisee); 2 small cucumbers or 1 large one; small handful of bean sprouts; 6 tablespoons of olive oil; pepper and salt to taste

Refreshing spring or summer salad, ready in 20 minutes. Red lentil shrimp salad is best enjoyed outside on a lovely warm day. Mmmm, garlicky goodness!

20 minutes

4 persons

Salads

Lunch

Recipe red lentil shrimp salad

Made by Véronique

Published at 2016-05-28, this recipe is for 4 persons and takes 20 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2024-07-31

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Preparation time

15 minutes

Time cooking

5 minutes

Total time

20 minutes

Preparation – 15 minutes

Fill the medium-sized pan with water and salt and bring to a boil. Cook the red lentils for about 10 minutes, depending on the type of lentils you're using. Peel the garlic cloves and make sure your shrimps are cleaned and peeled.

The easiest way to do is, is using a paring knife to cut across the shrimp to remove the intestinal tract. Add about 6 tablespoons of olive oil in the large skillet and add the garlic cloves.

Let the oil absorb the garlic flavour on low heat for about 5 minutes. Rinse the mixed greens and use a salad spinner to get rid of the excess water. Rinse the cucumbers and cut into slices or long strips.

Finishing the red lentil shrimp salad – 5 minutes

Drain the red lentils and divide them onto plates along with the mixed greens and cucumber slices. Remove the garlic cloves from the oil and turn the heat up.

Cook the shrimps for a few minutes and season with pepper and salt. Divide the shrimps over the plates and use the garlic oil as a dressing. Finish the salad with bean sprouts and enjoy!