Peach Basil Shrimp Citrus Vinaigrette (Printable)

Vibrant summer salad featuring juicy peaches, plump shrimp, and fragrant basil tossed in bright citrus dressing.

# List of ingredients:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

→ Salad

06 - 4 cups mixed greens
07 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
08 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
11 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Citrus Vinaigrette

12 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
14 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
17 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
18 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - In a large serving bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced peaches, red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and avocado slices.
05 - Arrange cooked shrimp over the salad. Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory interplay between juicy peaches and seasoned shrimp feels like sunshine on a plate
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer thinking about it
  • The citrus vinaigrette pulls all the flavors together into something bright and absolutely unforgettable
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery so remove them the moment they turn opaque throughout
  • The vinaigrette tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so whisk it before you start cooking the shrimp
  • Peaches that are too ripe will turn to mush so choose fruits that still have some firmness
03 -
  • Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning so they develop a proper sear instead of steaming
  • Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to let flavors meld

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