I am a 2016 SeaPak Ambassador and received compensation. All opinions are my own. | Summer’s here, and lighter dinners are starting to pop up on tables everywhere. In our house, grilled veggies are the star of the plate whenever possible because they just have a fresh, summery flavor you can’t get without cooking in flip flops over a flame. (And yes, I really believe the flip flops make a difference.) But what about protein? It’s only June and I’m already a little bit over chicken and burgers. What to do? Switch it up with easy grilled shrimp from SeaPak served over a cold Citrus Tarragon Brussels Sprout Slaw. Different? Yes, and so delicious!
- 1 package SeaPak Shrimp and Veggie Grillers
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups shredded raw Brussels sprouts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 small orange, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- fine salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon, plus more for sprinkling, if desired
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an iron skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear Brussels sprouts just until crisp-tender (so they retain a little crunch.) Refrigerate Brussels sprouts.
- For dressing: Using a whisk or blender, combine remaining olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, orange juice, orange zest, dijon mustard, salt and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over Brussels sprouts, add tarragon leaves, and stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Prepare shrimp according to package directions. Serve hot shrimp over a bed of slaw.
I don’t buy a lot of frozen seafood, because we often find that the thick coatings and heavy flavors are a bit much for us. But now, SeaPak has a new line of Lighthouse Selections, designed to be better for you. The Shrimp and Veggie Grillers that we used for this recipe are gluten-free, pack 11 grams of protein per serving, and come with a seasoning pack so you can choose how much to add. All you have to do is combine the tender shrimp, colorful vegetables and savory seasoning in the convenient foil pouch, shake, then grill or bake.
You can feel good about buying SeaPak not only for its better-for-you benefits, but also the company’s commitment to sustainable sourcing. We all want to enjoy seafood and the environment for generations to come, so it only makes sense to support the companies that are doing it right, right?
Here’s a tip: Grab extra SeaPak Lighthouse Selections in the frozen section at Wegmans and you’ll always be ready for a quick summer meal. (I often get lost browsing in their frozen selection. They always have my must-haves along with new and upcoming brands.) <–grocery nerd.
Flavors of Summer
Bright citrus zest and fresh tarragon mix with tangy mustard for a dressing that adds tons of sunny summer flavor in minutes. And, chopping the tarragon gives me a chance to use my new herb scissors. Aren’t they SO cool?
Brussels Sprout Slaw Secret
The real secret to making a Brussels Sprout slaw that’s summer-perfect is shredding the sprouts (thick or thin, depending on your taste) then charring them ever-so-slightly in a skillet or frying pan ahead of time. The flavor gets so much better! Get the pan and oil nice and hot (I like to use cast iron) and sear those sprouts just until the edges begin to caramelize and char. Not too much, though. You want them to retain that nice, bright green color so they stay crisp, not mushy. Let them cool until they stop steaming, then put them in the fridge.
If you’re planning ahead, toss your Brussels sprout slaw with the dressing before you refrigerate so the flavors can mingle a little more. Then, all you’ll need to do at dinnertime is pop your SeaPak Shrimp and Veggie Grillers into the oven, then serve them over a comfy bed of greens.
Make-ahead Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Grilled Shrimp from SeaPak – It’s an easy, satisfying summer meal that’s guilt-free and flavor-full!
Wegmans makes it easy to grab all the ingredients you need in one trip. (You might even find the Brussels sprouts already shredded!)
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Ooh, fancy! That looks so yummy! I love the combination of tarragon and Brussels sprouts next to the shrimp.
I used to think I hated brussels sprouts. Recipes like this have been proving me wrong lately.
What a yummy slaw idea, never would have thought to put all these ingredients together! Glad you did!
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I have a true love affair with vegetables and brussels sprouts are one of my all time favorites. This looks like the perfect lunch idea!
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The slaw looks so good! I will have to try this!
I would love to try some of this.The greens sound amazing! I know the guys would be happy with the shrimp!
I am trying to cut down on red meat and add in more seafood into my diet. This sounds like such a delicious recipe to try. I do love a good shrimp salad!
This is not only beautiful, but it looks delicious. My family is not a huge fan of brussel sprouts, but I adore them!
I’m mildly obsessed with brussel sprouts right now, so I’m so excited to have this yummy recipe to make for my family. It’s perfect for summertime.
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This look right up my alley! What a refreshing and perfect dish for summer!
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I am having a hard time finding brussels sprout in our place. Do you know if I can replace it? BTW, nice recipe.
wow, Looks a great meal for my family, I would love to try these on weekends.
This would be a heavenly meal for my husband and daughter. They love brussel sprouts and seafood! Looks great!
This looks delicious… just when I was getting bored with cooking… this looks yummy!!!
This is a recipe my kids are going to love. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this on the weekend.
I’ve never made anything with Tarragon and this looks like a worthy first for me. That said, getting Sea Pak’s my first step, I’ve used them with my sister’s seafood preparations before and I liked it very much.
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I love brussel sprouts and I love shrimp so this recipe is a win-win for me. Going to save it to my ‘try next’ list!
I am not a huge fan of brussels sprouts, but these look really good. Perhaps I just haven’t tried the right recipe. I would like to try this one.
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I find that when they’re shredded, they’re like a whole different vegetable!
I would love to make this for my kids. We love new recipes and this looks healthy and delicious
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This is a good-looking recipe!
I will share this with my dad – he really enjoys cooking.
You posted some sharp-looking pictures here.
Thank you! I always worry so much about photos. I appreciate your comment! And it’s great that you have a dad that likes to cook!
You got me I pinned it! I am definitely gonna try to make this I didnt know you could pair brussels sprouts and shrimp together yum!
Thank you! I love a pinner! 🙂
This looks super delicious! Shrimp and brussel sprouts sounds like a great combination.