Shrimp Cobb with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Our delicious upgrade to the classic Cobb switches the usual chicken for shrimp but keeps the other signature ingredients. The zesty cilantro-lime dressing is a fabulous new twist.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest, plus 3 tablespoons juice

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup lightly packed chopped cilantro

  • 1 bunch watercress, thick stems removed (3 cups)

  • 2 hearts of romaine, thinly sliced (6 cups)

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved

  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet; return to medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook in a single layer, flipping once, until opaque and firm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Whisk together zest and juice, oil, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Toss greens with half of dressing; transfer to a platter. Top with shrimp, tomatoes, eggs, avocado, and bacon. Season with salt and pepper; serve, with remaining dressing.

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    Bryan Gardner

Cook's Notes

For just-set yolks, place cold eggs in a saucepan; cover with 2 inches water and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 6 minutes. Drain; transfer to an ice-water bath until cold.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, July/August 2016

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