With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, grilled shrimp and wild rice salad is a dish that is sure to impress both the eyes and the palate. The succulent shrimp, charred to perfection with a smoky flavor, pairs perfectly with the nutty and earthy wild rice, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a healthy and flavorful meal for your family, this salad is guaranteed to be a hit.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED SHRIMP AND WILD RICE SALAD
With a snappy lime-and-honey dressing, this grilled shrimp salad gets a time-saving boost from frozen prepared rice and green beans.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed on package. In medium bowl, combine cooked rice, mushrooms, onions and carrot; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until cool.
- In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, lime peel, lime juice, vinegar, honey and mustard; mix well. Pour lime mixture over rice mixture; toss gently to coat. Return to refrigerator.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, combine shrimp and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
- When grill is heated, place shrimp in grill basket (grill "wok"). Place grill basket on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
- Divide lettuce evenly onto individual serving plates. Gently stir rice mixture; spoon evenly onto lettuce. Top each with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 9 g
COLORFUL GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD WITH WILD RICE
This easy to make, healthy seafood salad is a little bit gourmet. It serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main dish. Light, vibrant and full of color and crunch. The recipe calls for prawns and calamari but scallops are also brilliant. Any combination of these 3 ingredients will work.
Provided by Compass & Fork
Categories Appetizers Main Dish Soups, Salads , Sauces and Dips
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring stock to the boil in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid. Rinse wild rice and add to the stock. Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until rice is tender (consult the pack instructions as cooking times can vary). When cooked, allow to sit for 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, broil/grill the prawns and calamari under high heat. 2 or 3 minutes each side is plenty.
- Meanwhile stir fry the snow peas with dash of sesame oil over high heat.
- When the rice, shellfish and snow peas are cool, place in a bowl. Add the spinach, red onion, and bell bell pepper. Toss well to combine. Make the dressing and add to the salad. Toss well again. Carefully add the sliced avocado and serve.
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
Steps:
- For the grilled shrimp: Prepare a grill for medium heat. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic powder and a pinch each of sea salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Thread the shrimp onto metal skewers.
- Lay the shrimp on the hot grill and cook until cooked through (the flesh will turn opaque) and grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. When cool enough to handle, pull the shrimp off the skewers.
- For the vinaigrette: Add the lemon juice, garlic and a pinch each of kosher salt and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk together, then slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- For the salad: Add the lettuce, avocado and tomato to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat well, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter, leaving any leftover vinaigrette in the bowl. Top the salad with the olives, goat cheese and shrimp. Drizzle the leftover vinaigrette in the bowl over the shrimp. Serve immediately.
GRILLED SHRIMP AND NOODLE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, chili sauce and 1/3 cup water in a medium bowl. Transfer 1/4 cup of the marinade to another bowl and toss with the shrimp. Toss another 1/4 cup marinade with the asparagus and mushrooms in a third bowl. Let the shrimp and vegetables marinate 10 minutes at room temperature. Toss the noodles with the remaining marinade.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the shrimp, asparagus and mushrooms until the shrimp is just cooked through and the asparagus is slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Halve the mushrooms and cut the asparagus into pieces.
- Divide the noodles among bowls and top with the shrimp, asparagus, mushrooms, carrot and cilantro.
WILD RICE SEAFOOD SALAD
With the rich Native American heritage of our state, a Minnesota wild rice recipe is in order. Wild rice grows naturally in our shallow lakes and was a staple of Indian diets.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, combine the rice, shrimp, crab, peppers and onion. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SHRIMP RICE SALAD
This easy-to-prep salad is perfect to take to luncheons or bridal showers-and it makes a refreshing meal on a hot day. It's just as tasty with chicken for non-seafood lovers. -Joyce Pappert, Mars, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and seasonings; shake well. Add to shrimp mixture; toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve on lettuce; garnish with tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
Succulent grilled shrimp with greens and a tangy, slightly sweet dressing.
Provided by Sherill
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk oil, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While the shrimp is marinating, toss together salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber slices, and walnuts in a bowl; place in the refrigerator. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the dressing; set aside.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Put shrimp on top of the salad greens mixture. Pour dressing over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 79.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1593.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD
Serve this on individual plates on top lettuce leaves, garnish plates with quartered tomatoes, a couple of whole shrimp and a few whole olives. This is wonderful for a summertime (or any season) luncheon. Double or even triple the recipe to serve your guests. This should be made a few hours in advance and chilled to blend flavors. Prep time includes chilling time.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayo and French dressing (adjusting the French dressing to taste).
- In a large bowl mix together ALL ingredients with the dressing, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill for several hours before serving to blend flavors.
MANGO RICE SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP
Sweet mangoes blend beautifully with curry-marinated shrimp and veggies! It's even better the second day. You can substitute chicken for the shrimp. From June 2005 issue of Cooking Light.
Provided by Mama2boys
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 skewers and 1 cup salad, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.
- Bring water and coconut milk to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Add carrot and next 7 ingredients (through salt); tosss gently to combine.
- Prepare grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 12 skewers. Place skewers on grill rack or grill pan coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Serve skewers over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 239, Sodium 1452.9, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 30.4
SUMMER GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
I love to make main-dish salads in the summertime and serve them with some crusty bread and a nice glass of wine! This one is one of my favorites, featuring sweet and smoky grilled shrimp and a cilantro vinaigrette.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, maple seasoning, and lemon juice in a glass bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
- Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.
- Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Grill until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skewers and set aside.
- Place mixed greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Lay cucumber, corn, tomato, red onion, and avocado in sections on top of the greens. Pile the grilled shrimp in the center of the salad. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 255.4 mg, Fat 51.7 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 931.8 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
SPINACH, WILD RICE AND SHRIMP SALAD
Provided by Paula M. Shaw
Categories Salad Leafy Green Rice Shellfish High Fiber Lunch Shrimp Spinach Healthy Bon Appétit California Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine water and rice in heavy medium saucepan. Season lightly with salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, char red bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop bell pepper.
- Combine wild rice, bell pepper, spinach, water chestnuts, shrimp, celery and green onions in large bowl.
- Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add basil and tarragon. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. (Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To prevent the shrimp from overcooking, cook them for no more than 2-3 minutes per side.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a grill pan over medium heat.
- To make the wild rice salad, use a mixture of wild rice and brown rice. This will give the salad a more complex flavor and texture.
- Be sure to rinse the wild rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- To add more flavor to the salad, you can add chopped vegetables, such as celery, carrots, or bell peppers.
- You can also add nuts or seeds to the salad for a crunchy texture.
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- To serve the salad, place the shrimp on top of the wild rice salad and drizzle with the dressing.
Conclusion:
This grilled shrimp and wild rice salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the wild rice salad is flavorful and refreshing. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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