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Wellness for the Family: Greek Grilled Shrimp Rice Salad

A lot of people out there are ready to get the charcoal and start making their favorite summer recipes.

In this week’s Wellness for the Family, Michelle Dunaway and Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian with , show us how you can get the grill going inside, too.

Greek Grilled Shrimp Rice Salad

Ingredients:

– Grilled Shrimp

– 2 lbs. cleaned, deveined and peeled shrimp – raw

– ¼ olive oil

– 1 tsp sea salt

– ½ tsp pepper

– 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel

– 1 Tbsp. oregano

– 1 clove of garlic, minced

Dressing:

– 3 Tbsp. lemon juice

– 1 tsp salt

– ¼ tsp pepper

– 1/3 cup olive oil

– 1 tsp oregano

Salad:

– 2 Zucchinis

– Red or yellow bell pepper (2 total)

– 1 Red onion

– 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

Instructions:

1.       Put shrimp and marinade in large bowl to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

2.       While the shrimp marinates, cook wild rice pilaf and set aside.

3.       Also chop salad vegetables into 1-inch pieces. Grill or pan grill using olive oil. Set aside.

4.       Once shrimp has marinated, grill shrimp. If using a grill, thread shrimp on metal skewers or well-soaked bamboo skewers and grill for 5-6 minutes, turning often until shrimp turns pink and opaque. If cooking via grill pan, you do not have to use skewers. Cook in pan for about 6 minutes, again until pink and opaque.

5.       Serve shrimp and vegetables on top of wild rice pilaf. Lightly drizzle dressing on top and optional to serve with a side of tzatziki. Enjoy!

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