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Shrimp Salad With Lemon Tarragon Dressing for #SundaySupper

August 19, 2012 By Renee 18 Comments

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Shrimp Salad with Lemon Tarragon Dressing

Wine pairs perfectly with Sunday Supper. It is as much a part of the meal as anything else. I like to sip wine as I am cooking. Chop, slice, sip, sear, stir, sip. Enough S’s there for you? Say that 10 times fast. Anyway, wine is also an ingredient in many of the recipes I cook for my Sunday Supper. It adds another level of flavor and enhances the dish in delightful way. Even something simple like my Shrimp Salad with Lemon Tarragon Dressing with a hint of wine makes it pair beautifully with the wine itself.

One way to explore the world is through food and wine. Cooking different cuisines and pairing them with wines from the same region is a fun way to discover more about countries and other heritages. Where to find wines from around the world? One place to start is Schlossadler International Wines. They have this fabulous wine club where you can join and have wines from all over the world shipped right to your door.

What about wine and food pairings? Schlossadler has a great pairing guide on their website. The charts for their red and white wines are a great resource. But what if you want more specific information? Like a recipe plus a recommendation of the wine to go with it? The Sunday Supper team has put together a wonderful list of recipes for you.

First are three wines being spotlighted with today’s event:

  • 2006 H.O. Becker, Kerner Auslese, Rheinhessen
  • 2010 Ernst Holler, Blaufrankisch, Burgenland
  • 2010 Kotuku Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

I recommend the Sauvignon Blanc for my Shrimp Salad with Lemon Tarragon Dressing. It pairs nicely with the shrimp and the fresh tarragon. One note about fresh tarragon: it has a strong flavor. It can easily over-power a dish. I use only one teaspoon in the dressing to have a subtle flavor. Increase the amount if you wish to have more tarragon flavor. I used my Oil and Lemon Dressing recipe as a base and adapted it with adding honey, tarragon, and using wine.

Ready for the list of recipes? Here are ones highlighting the featured wines:

  • A Midsummer’s Picnic w/ Wine by GirliChef
  • Shrimp Scampi with Homemade Garlic Toast by Big Bears Wife
  • Jerk Turkey Burgers with Mango Slaw by ENOFYLZ
  • Wine & Dine with Schlossadler International Wine Club by Wine Everyday
  • Elegant Pot Roast by Daily Dish Recipes
  • Chicken with Feta and Sundried Tomatoes + Apple Crisp by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Shepherd’s Pie with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy by Juanita’s Cocina
  • Pork Piccatta by Family Foodie
  • Shrimp Skagen Salad in Avocado Halves by Tora’s Real Food

How about some more recipes? Here is a tasty selection from salads to desserts:

  • Shrimp Salad With Lemon Tarragon Dressing by Magnolia Days
  • Red, White and Cordon Bleu by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Chicken Florentine by There and Back
  • Penne Rigate with a White Ragu Sauce by Momma’s Meals
  • Moules a la Provencale by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
  • Delicious BBQ Ribs by Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
  • Chicken and Mushroom Chicken Piccata by Small Wallet Big Appetite
  • Ginger Roast Chicken with Red Wine Plum Sauce by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  • Beef Stroganoff  by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
  • Strawberry-Pink Champagne Sorbet by The Messy Baker Blog
  • Italian Style Baby Back Ribs by Cooking Underwriter
  • Muscat and Raspberry Cake by Happy Baking Days
  • Pretty in Pink Champagne Macarons  by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
  • Late Harvest Citrus Cake by Vintage Kitchen Note
  • Roasted Sausages with Grapes by Comfy Cuisine

Wine Pairings by ENOFYLZ

Open a bottle and get ready for the Sunday Supper fun. Join in the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter today (Sunday, August 19th). Beginning at 3pm ET we showcase recipes and want to share yours too. Remember to include the #SundaySupper hashtag in your tweet. At 7pm ET we will have a live chat with @schlossiwines. Bring your recipes and wine pairings. We love to pin recipes and photos so be sure to follow our #SundaySupper and Cook With Wine Pinterest boards too.

Great news! We have a special discount for the Schlossadler Wine Club – free shipping when you use the code FFSS1. The next shipment is October 2012 Halloween and will include ghostly whites and/or haunted reds for the occasion.

What is your favorite wine and food pairing? Do you choose a recipe or the wine first? Either way – open a bottle, do some cooking, and have a fabulous Sunday Supper. Cheers!

Follow Schlossadler Wines:

  • Twitter: @schlossiwines
  • Facebook: Schlossadler International wines
  • Website: www.schlossadler.com
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Shrimp Salad With Lemon Tarragon Dressing

A delicious and fresh salad made with roasted shrimp, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, and a homemade lemon tarragon dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Renee

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra-virgin or high quality
  • Fresh ground pepper

For the salad:

  • Medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Butter or Boston lettuce
  • Avocado peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • Grape tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
  • Thinly sliced green onions optional

Instructions

For the dressing:

  1. In a small bowl, add the lemon zest and salt. Mash it into a paste using a pestle or spoon. Transfer the paste to a blender. Add the mustard, honey, lemon juice, wine, and tarragon. Blend on high speed to combine. Slowly pour in the olive oil while blending on low speed. Add additional salt and/or pepper to taste and blend on low speed. Transfer dressing to a serving container. Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

For the salad:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly with oil. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp are cooked through (do not over cook). Allow shrimp to cool to room temperature.
  2. Spread the lettuce on a plate or platter. Arrange the cooked shrimp, avocado slices, and tomatoes on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle with green onion slices if using. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Quantities of salad ingredients were intentionally left blank. Use your judgement based on the size and number of salads you will be preparing.

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    August 19, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Renee – I love how simple and refreshing this is. Give me shrimp anything and I’m a pretty happy girl!

    Reply
  2. Cindys Recipes says

    August 19, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Renee, you had me at “Shrimp Salad”! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Eileen Gross | Wine Everyday says

    August 19, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Renee,
    your dressing are always so good! I can’t wait to try this one. PS, I haven’t bought a bottle of pre-made dressing in the past year – thanks to you!

    Cheers!
    Eileen

    Reply
  4. Heather @girlichef says

    August 19, 2012 at 10:08 am

    I can almost taste the tarragon with that crisp Sauvignon Blanc – and my mouth is watering! What a lovely dish and delicious pairing, Renee!

    Reply
  5. sunithi says

    August 19, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Such a perfect salad ! Never used tarragon, but bet it tastes good ! Lovely ! Love shrimp too !

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  6. Patti says

    August 19, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I love that the shrimp were roasted! Lovely, light salad Renee! Happy SundaySupper!

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  7. Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says

    August 19, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Perfect and refreshing! I wish I could eat this for lunch today!

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  8. Family Foodie says

    August 19, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Another beautiful recipe that I can’t wait to try! Absolutely gorgeous photos.

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  9. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    August 19, 2012 at 11:23 am

    You take the prize for colorful, fresh salads this summer Renee! Just beautiful. The addition of tarragon is great. Have a super sunday!

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  10. Laura Hunter says

    August 19, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Tarragon has always been one of those spices that I just didn’t know what to do with it. Now I want to give this a try. Hope you enjoy a wonderful Sunday Supper with a glass of wine.

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  11. Katy says

    August 19, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Another beautiful dish, Renee! It looks so fresh and summery. Have a great #SundaySupper!

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  12. Amy Kim says

    August 19, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    I always appreciate your simple recipes. Tarragon is an herb that I forget about and need to incorporate it more often to brighten a dish.

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  13. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    August 19, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Renee, I love this post, and your shrimp salad looks delicious. I tend to sip and cook, myself. Hey, somebody has to finish the leftover cooking wine. Happy #SundaySupper!

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  14. Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie says

    August 19, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    What a bright and beautiful salad! Perfect for these hot summer days.

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  15. Tora Estep says

    August 19, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I’ve got a big bunch of tarragon in the garden, and it’s nice to get another recipe for using it. It looks wonderful.

    Reply
  16. Liz says

    August 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    What a gorgeous salad! I will add this to our menu if it starts heating up again…I can’t resist shrimp and avocados 🙂 Happy #SundaySupper

    Reply
  17. Martin D. Redmond says

    August 19, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    This recipes looks amazing. I’m trying to eat more salad these days, and your dressing sounds great. This one goes on my “to do” list!

    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    August 19, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Congratulations on your first photo being accepted on foodgawker. It’s an amazing feeling. Your presentation is lovely. And thank your a great dressing recipe. I’ll be using it very soon.

    Reply

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