Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 cup Corn

2 tablespoons Butter

3 Lemons

1 pound Shrimp [peeled, deveined]

1 teaspoon Garlic [minced]

3 tablespoons Olive Oil [divided]

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

1/2 cup Red Onion [chopped]

2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

1/2 cup Basil [fresh, chopped]

Preparation

  1. In a large pan bring water to a boil and season with salt. Add corn and boil for 3 minutes. Drain water; transfer corn back to the pan and increase to medium-high heat. Melt butter and cook corn until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Remove corn and sear two halved lemons until caramelized, about 1 minute. Remove lemons from pan and cut in half again.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine shrimp, zest of remaining lemon, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook shrimp until pink, about 3 minutes

  3. Carefully stand corn on one end and cut off kernels lengthwise with a chefs knife. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, onion, salt, pepper, remaining tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and 1 tablespoon juice from seared lemon. Mix in basil just before serving.

  4. Serve corn and basil salad with shrimp and lemon wedges