Discover the Perfect Summer Salad: du Puy Lentils with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients for 4 people:

  • 200 g du Puy lentils
  • 1 shallot
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 bunch of rocket
  • ½ cucumber
  • ¼ fennel
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • 16 large raw prawns
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • Salt and pepper

For the garlic and parsley dressing:

  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 125 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  1. Step 1: Cook du Puy lentils

    Rinse the lentils well under cold water. Chop the shallot. Place the lentils in a pan with plenty of water and add the shallot, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 25 minutes until the lentils are cooked but still have a bit of bite. Drain, remove thyme and bay leaf, and let cool to room temperature.

  2. Step 2: Make garlic-parsley dressing

    Add all ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3: Prepare vegetables

    Finely chop the red onion and dice the cucumber, fennel, and tomato into brunoise. Coarsely chop the arugula. Mix the tomatoes with a tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

  4. Step 4: Prepare shrimp

    Peel the shrimp and remove the vein. Mix with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and curry powder.

  5. Step 5: Finish lentil salad

    Mix the cooked du Puy lentils with a few tablespoons of garlic-parsley dressing. Add the red onion, arugula, cucumber, and fennel. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6: Grill shrimp

    Heat a grill pan and cook the shrimp on both sides.

  7. Step 7: Serve

    Spoon a few tablespoons of du Puy lentil salad onto each plate. Top with a spoonful of diced tomato and 4 shrimp per person. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

    Du Puy Lentils Salad 3

After enjoying this tasty lentil salad with prawns, why not try another summer favourite? Try my recipe for juicy swordfish with sweet pineapple and refreshing lemon potatoes.

Swordfish and pineapple skewers with fresh lemon potatoes

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