Shrimp Salad: Garidosalata

By pattie_d

Recipe courtesy Cat Cora

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 teaspoon crushed chile flakes
• 2 pounds shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 ounce capers
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 30 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1 ounce olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add garlic cloves, lemon halves, and chile. Add in shrimp and simmer until pink, about 5 minutes. Remove and rinse under cold water.

In a large bowl, toss shrimp, scallions, red onion, capers, celery, and tomatoes together.

In a small bowl, whisk together oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Pour over the salad and toss once more to incorporate. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.