Best 18 Shrimp And Rice Salad Recipes

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Shrimp and rice salad is a light and refreshing dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's typically made with cooked shrimp, rice, vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp or rice, and it's also a healthy and flavorful option for a quick lunch or dinner. With so many different ways to make shrimp and rice salad, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. Whether you prefer a simple and classic salad or something with a bit more flair, there's a shrimp and rice salad recipe out there for everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH RICE AND MANGO SALAD AND SESAME SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Rice and Mango Salad and Sesame Sugar Snap Peas image

Categories     Fruit     Rice     Shellfish     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Mango     Shrimp     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Sesame     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (about 1 1/4 cups uncooked)
1 mango, peeled, pitted, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
4 10- to 12-inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, and crushed red pepper in bowl. Add shrimp; toss. Chill 2 hours.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and soy sauce in another bowl. Add rice, mango, and onions; toss well. Cover rice salad; let stand at room temperature.
  • Boil sugar snap peas in salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain peas and transfer to medium bowl. Toss peas with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 4 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Mound rice and mango salad in center of large platter; surround with sesame sugar snap peas. Top with grilled shrimp skewers and serve.

SPINACH, WILD RICE AND SHRIMP SALAD



Spinach, Wild Rice and Shrimp Salad image

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

4 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 red bell pepper
3 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained, diced
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp
2 celery stalks, sliced
2/3 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

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.)

ANA'S GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP OVER COCONUT RICE WITH MANGO CUCUMBER SALAD AND GUAVA DRESSING



Ana's Grilled Garlic Shrimp over Coconut Rice with Mango Cucumber Salad and Guava Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h9m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups long grain rice
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds shrimp, raw
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black or white pepper
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 fresh oranges, squeezed
6 cloves garlic, 3 pressed and 3 chopped
1/2 cup guava jelly
3 tablespoons any dark vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 fresh cucumbers, cut into chunks
1 tomato, diced
1 clove garlic, sliced
4 fresh mangoes, peeled and sliced
Pinch black pepper
1/2 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Coconut Rice:
  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover tightly, reduce heat to very low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff rice when cooked.
  • Marinated Garlic Shrimp:
  • Clean and rinse shrimp in cold water. Place in a glass bowl. Add salt, pepper, vinegar, orange juice, and pressed garlic. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Drain marinade from shrimp, add chopped garlic, and arrange shrimp on skewers. Grill until cooked, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Mango Cucumber Salad with Guava Dressing:
  • In a glass bowl whisk jelly, vinegar, and lemon juice. Fold in cucumber, tomato, and garlic. Add mango, pepper, and scallions to mixture. Toss gently and keep chilled until served.

BROILED COCONUT-AND-LIME-CRUSTED SHRIMP WITH RICE-NOODLE SALAD



Broiled Coconut-and-Lime-Crusted Shrimp With Rice-Noodle Salad image

Hot pepper jelly may be a southern staple, but here it lends mild heat and sweetness to this Asian-inspired shrimp-and-noodle dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces vermicelli rice noodles
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 3 tablespoons juice
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 large eggs, room temperature
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled (tail segments left attached) and deveined, patted dry
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded (about 8 cups)
5 radishes, thinly sliced
1 Fresno or jalapeno chile, thinly sliced
1/4 cup hot-pepper jelly or mango chutney, warmed
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heating element. Cover noodles with boiling water in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Combine panko, lime zest, and coconut in another bowl. In a third bowl, beat eggs; season eggs and panko with salt and pepper. Dip shrimp in eggs, then panko; press to adhere. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Rinse noodles under cold water; drain. Toss with lime juice, romaine, radishes, chile, and jelly. Season with salt and pepper. Broil shrimp 2 minutes. Flip; broil until browned in places, 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve, over salad with avocado.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



Shrimp and Rice Salad image

This salad is popular in our community, where seafood of all kinds is readily available. It's great for summer picnics, but I serve it year-round. The shrimp, rice, olives, celery and hard-cooked eggs-with a mustard and mayonnaise dressing-make a nice combination.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups hot cooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 cups cooked small shrimp
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup diced pimientos
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • Place hot rice in a large bowl. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over rice; cool to room temperature. Add the celery, shrimp, olives, mayonnaise, pickle, pimientos and onion: toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Garnish with egg slices.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS SHRIMP, RICE, AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



Citrus Shrimp, Rice, and Black Bean Salad image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Citrus     Rice     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Spring     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
a 2- by 1-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
a 2- by 1/2-inch strip lime zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
3/4 pound large shrimp (about 16), shelled and deveined
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
1 cup shredded romaine

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring water and salt to a boil and simmer zests 1 minute. With a slotted spoon transfer zests to a cutting board. Add shrimp to cooking water and simmer, covered, 2 minutes, or until just cooked through. With slotted spoon transfer shrimp to a colander to drain. Stir rice into cooking water and cook, covered, over moderately low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, cut zests into julienne strips and in a large bowl stir together with orange and lime juices, vinegar, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Halve shrimp lengthwise and add to zest mixture, tossing to coat. Chill mixture, covered, 15 minutes. Add rice, beans, bell pepper, and coriander, tossing to combine, and cool slightly.
  • Just before serving, add romaine and salt and pepper to taste and toss salad.

WARM JASMINE RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND THAI HERBS



Warm Jasmine Rice Salad with Shrimp and Thai Herbs image

Provided by Bruce Cost

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Pepper     Rice     Side     Lunch     Mint     Shrimp     Cucumber     Cilantro     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup just-cooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons julienned fresh red fresno chile pepper (or other chile)
2 tablespoons ground dried shrimp
2 tablespoons ground golden peanuts
1/3 cup finely julienned cucumber
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
6 mint leaves, julienned
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fine peanut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 medium-large shrimp, butterflied and poached until just done
Mixed greens

Steps:

  • When the rice is just cooked and has sat 10 to 20 minutes, combine it with the chile, dried shrimp, peanuts, cucumber, cilantro leaves, and mint.
  • Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, oils, and sugar, and mix into the rice. Toss in the black pepper and shrimp. Serve on a bed of greens.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



Shrimp and Rice Salad image

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

1 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shrimp, cooked and peeled (can leave whole or cut in half)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, washed and uncooked
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
green olives, chopped (any amount desired)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons French dressing

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.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD WITH PARSLEY



Shrimp and Rice Salad with Parsley image

The parsley adds both color and flavor to this salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic and shrimp, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add cooked rice, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g

GRILLED SHRIMP AND WILD RICE SALAD



Grilled Shrimp and Wild Rice Salad image

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

1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen white & wild rice (with green beans)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 oz. shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp (about 12 shrimp), tails removed
1 tablespoon oil
3 cups lightly packed torn romaine lettuce

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

CAJUN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND OKRA



Cajun Rice Salad with Shrimp and Okra image

In this salad, okra is cooked quickly to keep it from becoming mushy, yet long enough to release the natural thickeners that help form a salad dressing and keep the rice moist.

Provided by Serena Ball

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano (crushed between fingers)
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 pound raw peeled, tail-off shrimp (31 to 40 shrimp per pound), thawed if frozen
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups (7 ounces) fresh or frozen okra, sliced 3/4-inch thick (if frozen, do not thaw)
1 large orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For the Cajun seasoning: Combine the garlic powder, oregano, paprika, allspice, if using, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • For the salad: Combine 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning with the rice and cook according to the rice package directions. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, oil and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a 1-inch opening for a vent. Microwave at 80-percent power, stirring once per minute, until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and the cooking liquid to the rice. (Save the remainder of the Cajun seasoning for another use.)
  • In a small saucepan, bring the okra and 1/2 cup water to a boil; cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add to the shrimp and rice.
  • Stir the bell pepper and parsley into the rice salad and serve at room temperature.

LATIN SHRIMP, RICE AND CORN SALAD



Latin Shrimp, Rice and Corn Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 cups salted water
1 cup long grain "aromatic rice" like Texmati
1/2 cup olive oil
4 to 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin powder
Salt
1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced
1 package (10 ounces)frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 small red, and yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup pimento stuffed green Spanish olives, chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2inch dice
12 large cooked shrimp, halved along the back
1/2 cup (packed) cilantro, chopped
Mesclun lettuce, washed
1/2 cup pitted jumbo ripe black olives, slivered

Steps:

  • Bring the salted water to a boil. Add the rice, cover and simmer over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until just done. Immediately drain the rice when tender, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and drain again. Pat dry and set aside until later.
  • In the bottom of a mixing bowl stir together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt and jalapeno peppers. Add the rice to the dressing along with corn, bell peppers and olives; adjust the seasoning.
  • In a separate mixing bowl combine the tomatoes with the shrimp and cilantro.
  • On each dinner plate arrange a bed of lettuce. Center rice and corn salad over the top. Place the shrimp in the center and garnish with black olives.

ARTICHOKE, SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



ARTICHOKE, SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD image

Categories     Rice     Shellfish     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 8-10 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 - 6.5 oz. jars marinated artichokes (drained, coarsley chopped, and retain oil from one jar)
1/4 cup green onions (tops and bottoms), chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
8 pimento-stuffed olives, sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. curry powder
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 - 7 oz. cans large shrimp, drained

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine everything, including oil from one jar of artichokes, except for shrimp. Gently stir in shrimp. Cover and chill.

CURRIED SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



CURRIED SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD image

Categories     Rice     Shellfish     Side

Yield Makes six servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg RiceARoni Fried Rice
1/4 cup short or long grain rice
2 tbsp curry powder
2 1/2 cups water
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup slivered almonds,toasted
1/2 lb. salad shrimp, well rinsed and drained
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cook the Rice A Roni and white rice in a covered saute pan according to Rice A Roni box directions - Toward the end of sautéing the rice mixture, add curry powder to pan and let it sauté for a minute before adding the water. Don't forget to add Rice A Roni seasoning packet. Be careful not to cook the rice too long. Let it sit undisturbed in the pan uncovered until it is cooled. Try not to stir the rice too much after it's cooked so it doesn't get broken or too mushy. Chop parsley (lots!) and peppers. Mix mayo, juice and sugar to make dressing. In large bowl, gently toss the curry rice, chopped vegetables, raisins, almonds, and shrimp with the dressing. I only use dressing to lightly moisten and bind the ingredients. The mixed salad should still be "crumbly" not stuck together with dressing Tip: If your raisins aren't tender, they usually benefit by soaking them while you are cooking the rice in a little orange juice.

TEXAS SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



Texas Shrimp and Rice Salad image

This is a make ahead chilled salad that is ideal for warm weather. It's refreshing and nutritious and it's mighty good too. Recipe assumes that you have cooked rice, leftover is fine.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Rice

Time 12m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 lbs unpeeled small shrimp, uncooked (or use pre-cleaned frozen shrimp)
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 (14 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup Italian dressing
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
curly salad greens

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large pot; add shrimp and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water. Cool shrimp; peel and devein.
  • Combine shrimp, rice, beans, olives and onions; toss well.
  • Combine salad dressing with seasonings; mix well.
  • Pour over rice mix and chill.
  • Serve over salad greens.

SOUTHEAST ASIAN SHRIMP AND RICE NOODLE SALAD



SOUTHEAST ASIAN SHRIMP AND RICE NOODLE SALAD image

Categories     Pasta     Picnic     Potluck

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dressing
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
1/4 cup chopped herbs - cilantro, basil, mint or any combination of the three
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon brown or granulated sugar
Salad
4 ounces thin rice noodles (also sold as rice vermicelli)
1 teaspoon high-heat oil, such as canola or grapeseed
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
1/2 head green or savoy cabbage, finely shredded
Roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small dish, mix together the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then set aside to let the shallots mellow. To make the salad, cook the rice noodles according to the package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. While they are cooking, heat a large skillet on a high heat. Add the oil and cook the shrimp until pink and done, just a few minutes per side. Remove from heat. To assemble the salad, place the cabbage at the bottom of a serving bowl, then top with the noodles. Add the shrimp, top with the dressing and garnish with peanuts.

SUMMER SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



SUMMER SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD image

Categories     Shellfish     No-Cook     Low Fat

Yield 3-5

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 C short grain brown rice
2 1/2 c cold water
Dash of salt
3/4 lb large shrimp
2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1 16oz can garbanzo beans (drained)
3/4 cup halved cherry or pear tomatoes
3/4 cup cucumber, seeded, peeled, coarsely chopped
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs lemon zest (cut with a pairing knife and sliced into slivers)
1 1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tsp fresh thyme(leaves only -- unchopped)
1 tsp fresh oregano(leaves only -- unchopped)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the brown rice with the cold water, salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to very low and cover. Let simmer for about half an hour until a grain is tender but retains a nut-like bite on the tip of your teeth. Drain rice of any excess water and transfer to a medium bowl. Drizzle 1 tbs of the oil over the rice and mix it to coat the grains. Allow to cool thoroughly while you prepare the other ingredients. Cut each shrimp down the back, removing the vein, but leave shells on. Cook in simmering water until just pink and transfer to a bowl of ice water. When shrimp are cool, peel them and set aside, sprinkled with a tsp of the lemon juice and a pinch of the coarse salt and pepper. Make sure the rice is cool, and add to it the garbanzo beans, tomato and cucumber. In a small bowl, combine the rest of the lemon juice with the herbs and zest. Mix in the oil, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the rest of the ingredients and drizzle the dressing over all. Combine thoroughly and season to taste. Serve at once, or refrigerate up to two days.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD image

Categories     Shellfish     Brunch     Poach     Low Fat

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 4

Garlic Vinaigrette: 1-1/4 cups lt. olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon/garlic vinegar;1-3/4 tsp. salt; 1-3/4 tsp. pepper; 1 tlb. minced garlic; l tbl. fresh basil chopped; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Rice Salad: 6 cups cooked rice; 2 lbs. cooked peeled med shrimp; 1 med. red pepper chopped; 1 med yellow pepper chopped; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 cup quartered canned artichoke hearts; 1/4 cup sm capers drained; 1/3 cup minced parsley; 1/3 cup minced dill; 1/3 cup minced basil
Shrimp Marinade:
1 cup dry white wine; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 1 half lemon

Steps:

  • Combine wine, mustard seeds, pepper flakes, bay leaves and lemon in a 4-qt. pan. Add water to fill pan 3/4 full. Heat to boiling and add shrimp. Cook until opaque in center, 3-4 mins. Drain and cool. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and set aside. Combine all other salad ingredients. Toss with dressing and let marinate several hours. Serve on a bed of greens.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best results, use fresh and high-quality ingredients.
  • If you're using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them properly before cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad for added flavor and texture.
  • Feel free to experiment with different dressings and toppings to find your favorite combination.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and rice salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, this salad is a well-rounded meal that will keep you satisfied. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give shrimp and rice salad a try.

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