Best 10 Gingered Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Discover a culinary journey into tantalizing flavors with our exploration of the best-gingered shrimp salad recipes. This refreshing and flavorful dish combines the sweet and savory notes of ginger with the succulent texture of shrimp, creating a delightful balance that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you prefer a classic Thai-inspired salad with tangy lime dressing or a modern twist with a hint of Asian spices, we have curated a selection of recipes that cater to every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the art of creating this delectable salad, perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or an impressive appetizer.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium-large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette (recipe below)
1 pkg. (12 oz.) DOLE® Very Veggie®
10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 medium mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 green onions, diagonally sliced

Steps:

  • Brush shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette. Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until pink, turning once.
  • Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions on each. Drizzle with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, to taste. Refrigerated leftovers.
  • Combine 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup toasted sesame seed, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Slowly add 2/3 cup canola oil and 1/3 cup sesame oil in thin stream, until blended. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette image

Hot grilled shrimp and cherry tomatoes top this sesame-flavored salad.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium-large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette (recipe below)
1 (12 ounce) package DOLE® Very Veggie™
10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 medium mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 green onions, diagonally sliced

Steps:

  • Brush shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette. Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until pink, turning once.
  • Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions on each. Drizzle with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, to taste. Refrigerated leftovers.

GINGERED SHRIMP



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Tender, chilled shrimp marinated with bright Asian flavors. So easy and so good!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sweet sake or apple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 to 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Arrange shrimp in single layer in shallow glass or plastic container.
  • Heat soy sauce to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; add gingerroot. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in vinegar, sugar, sake and salt. Pour over shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade with slotted spoon; arrange on serving plate. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

GINGERED GARLIC SHRIMP



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"Ginger and garlic nicely complement the tender shrimp in this delicious pasta dish," notes Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, divided
3 teaspoons minced fresh basil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 pound uncooked medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute ginger and garlic in butter and oil for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, 1-1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1-1/2 teaspoons basil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Add the pasta and remaining parsley and basil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SAUTEED SHRIMP SALAD WITH GINGER-CILANTRO DRESSING



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Make and share this Sauteed Shrimp Salad with Ginger-Cilantro Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup cilantro or 1/4 cup Italian parsley, plus additional for garnish (about 1/2 bunch, stems removed)
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon pickled ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined (tails left on, about 16)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 or 3 limes)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 large tomatoes
3 avocados, pitted,peeled,and diced into 1/4 inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 English cucumber, peeled and diced into 1/4 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor and blend 30 seconds; scrape sides of bowl and blend 15 more seconds.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat.
  • Cook shrimp 3 to 4 minutes, until just pink.
  • Add garlic and lime juice and cook 30 more seconds.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from pan and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
  • Using a small, sharp knife, make an X on each tomato.
  • Fill a medium bowl with ice water.
  • Immerse tomatoes in boiling water 10 to 15 seconds, just until skin loosens.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove tomatoes and drop into ice water.
  • Peel skin; cut tomatoes in half and discard seeds.
  • Dice into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Put avocado in a medium bowl and gently toss with lemon juice.
  • Loosely pack 1/2 cup avocado into a 3-inch round cookie cutter, top with 1/2 cup tomato, and then add 1/2 cup cucumber, gently pressing each layer with a spoon.
  • Carefully remove cutter.
  • Repeat on each plate, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • (Alternate method: Gently mix salad ingredients and mound on plates.) Drizzle each tower with dressing, and add 2 shrimp.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 177.9, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.5

SHRIMP AND SNAP-PEA SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING



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As the weather warms, you'll want to eat lighter and more fresh produce -- this salad is perfect for a spring dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces sugar snap peas, stem ends removed (and, if necessary, strings)
1 pound peeled and deveined frozen medium shrimp, thawed
4 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 large head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook snap peas until bright green, about 2 minutes. Reduce to a simmer, and add shrimp; cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
  • Make dressing: In a blender, combine scallion whites, oil, lime juice, carrot, ginger, and cup water; blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, bell peppers, scallion greens, snap peas, and shrimp. Serve salad with dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g

GINGERED SHRIMP



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This is traditionally made with dried shrimp but in this recipe they use fresh. If use dried, reduce the salt.

Provided by nikki ciciretto

Categories     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, shredded
2 inches gingerroot, sliced
12 ounces medium shrimp
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon dry wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil, then fry onion and gnger 30 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and fry 1 minute or until opaque in color; remove.
  • Add broth, cornstarch, and wine; bring to boil. add salt and braise for 2 minutes.
  • When liquid is reduced by half, return shrimp to pan; stir fry 1-2 minutes and add pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 757.7, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18

GINGERED SHRIMP SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon Chaat Masala or store-bought
1 pound extra-large shrimp (about 20) shelled and deveined, with tails left on
1 piece fresh ginger (1-inch), peeld and cut into thin matchsticks
1 clove fresh garlic (large), minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or lemon juice
1 teaspoon , coarsely ground ajwain, seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
2 cups mixed baby greens
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1 small seedless cucumber, such as Armenian or Japanese, cut into thin 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
3 to 4 scallion, white parts only, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the chaat masala. Place the shrimp in a large non-reactive bowl. Add the ginger, garlic, lime juice, ajwain seeds, salt, cayenne and black peppers and mix well, making sure all the shrimp are well coated with the marinade. Refrigerate about 2 hours. 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the mint leaves, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and the marinade and cook until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.3. In a large bowl, mix the greens, bell peppers, and cucumber, and toss with the chaat masala. Transfer to a serving platter. Scatter the cooked shrimp over the greens, top with the scallions, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GINGERED SPAGHETTI SALAD



Gingered Spaghetti Salad image

We love this chilled chicken salad brimming with colorful veggies. Make it meatless by omitting the chicken and tossing in more edamame. -Cindy Heinbaugh, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding edamame during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Rinse in cold water and drain well. Meanwhile, stir ginger into salad dressing., In a large bowl, combine spaghetti, chicken, cucumber, peppers and red onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GINGERED-BEEF SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings, sauces and gravies

Time 15m

Yield Four to five servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons peanut oil
8 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 4-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
3 1/2 ounces mung-bean sprouts
2 scallions, cut across into 1/4-inch slices
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
16 wonton wrappers, cut in half, fried until golden brown and crushed lightly

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the dressing ingredients; marinate the steak in half of the dressing, seasoning with white pepper to taste, 4 hours or overnight.
  • To make the salad, prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a broiler. Combine the lettuce, sprouts, scallions, cilantro and wonton wrappers. Toss with 6 tablespoons of the reserved dressing.
  • Grill the steak until medium rare, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove and let sit for a minute or so. Cut across the grain into thin slices and serve on a bed of salad drizzled with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 755, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 789 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and succulent shrimp: Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slightly translucent appearance. Avoid shrimp that are discolored or have a slimy texture.
  • Properly devein and clean the shrimp: Deveining removes the digestive tract, which can be gritty and unpleasant to eat. To devein shrimp, use a sharp knife to make a shallow incision along the back of the shrimp, then remove the dark vein.
  • Cook the shrimp perfectly: Overcooked shrimp can become tough and rubbery. For the best results, cook shrimp until they are opaque and pink, with a slight curl. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the shrimp dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables and herbs: This will add flavor, color, and texture to the salad. Some good choices include cucumber, carrots, celery, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together. Use a combination of olive oil, vinegar, honey, and ginger to create a tangy and slightly sweet dressing.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and develop. For the best results, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Gingery Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy ginger dressing creates a salad that is both satisfying and delicious. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give Gingery Shrimp Salad a try!

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