Sharmoula North African Salad Recipe 45

Steps:

• Place salad ingredients in large bowl and gently toss. For the dressing, mix first 6 dressing ingredients until emulsified. Salt and pepper to taste. When you are ready to serve, dress the salad. You can dress the entire salad or dress each serving to your liking. Enjoy! Sharmoula salad and dressing can be prepared one day in advance. Keep salad and dressing covered and chilled, can last in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Cook shrimp in a large pot of boiling water until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Cook shallots in 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until very tender, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wash leek and pat dry.
• Add leek, garlic, and chile (if using) to shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add paprikas and turmeric and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice, honey, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil.
• Toss shrimp with sauce in a glass or ceramic bowl and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours. Season with salt and serve in sauce.
• What to drink:
• Cape Mentelle Margaret River Chardonnay '05