Za’atar Shrimp Cobb

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is less expensive while still providing creaminess.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked turkey

Smoked turkey is a lower-cost alternative with a similar flavor.

Boil 5 eggs in cold water.

Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for about 7 minutes for a perfect hard-boiled egg.

Peel the boiled eggs and set aside.

Wash all vegetables and place them in the fridge to keep cool.

Chop cucumber into medium-sized pieces.

Chop romaine lettuce into medium-sized pieces.

Halve cherry tomatoes and set aside.

Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining them.

Season shrimp generously with za’atar spice blend and a little salt.

Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan until it ripples but does not smoke.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn opaque, flipping them as needed.

While the shrimp are cooking, chop the cooled bacon into pieces.

Assemble the salad by combining chopped romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, and sliced hard-boiled eggs in a bowl.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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