Best 10 Shrimp Paella Salad Recipes

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Shrimp paella salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish, combines the essence of Spanish cuisine with the refreshing elements of a salad. This delectable dish, commonly served as an entrée or a side, offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it a delightful culinary experience. The foundation of this dish lies in the succulent shrimp, perfectly cooked to retain their tender texture and briny flavor. The foundation of this dish lies in the succulent shrimp, perfectly cooked to retain their tender texture and briny flavor. Paella rice, infused with the aromatic flavors of saffron and vibrant bell peppers, serves as a canvas for the medley of ingredients. The addition of fresh herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, adds a burst of herbaceousness, while the tangy dressing, often composed of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, complements the dish's savory notes. Whether enjoyed as a main course or as part of a delectable spread, shrimp paella salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Spain.

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

SHRIMP PAELLA SALAD



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You've netted a great dinner salad that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, cut up
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked and drained
1/3 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 to 6 drops red pepper sauce
1 package (12 oz) frozen cooked peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed and drained
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel.
  • Cook garlic in bacon fat in skillet over medium heat about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in bacon and remaining ingredients except lettuce.
  • Serve shrimp mixture on lettuce. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SHRIMP PAELLA SALAD



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If you love paella's savory seafood flavors dished out from a hot skillet, just wait 'til you try it as a super-easy chilled salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cooked rice
1-1/2 cups cleaned medium shrimp, cooked, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped each red and green pepper
3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing and turmeric.
  • Mix dressing and turmeric with wire whisk until well blended. Add to rice mixture; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 8 g

PAELLA SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 teaspoon dried fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion (1 large)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, such as Carolina
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1-inch-diced
1 pound (16- to 20-count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup (1/2-inch-diced) celery
1 cup sliced scallions, white and green parts (5 scallions)
1 cup frozen peas, such as Birds Eye Garden Peas
1 Holland red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and 3/4-inch-diced
1 Holland yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and 3/4-inch-diced
8 ounces kielbasa, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
3/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1/2 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken stock, fennel seeds, curry powder, saffron, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large saucepan, bring to a simmer, remove from the heat, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium (10-inch) Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, add the onion, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until tender. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the stock mixture, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, until the shrimp are barely cooked and the rice is almost tender. Turn off the heat, cover, and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a very large bowl, combine the celery, scallions, peas, red peppers, yellow peppers, kielbasa, and olives. Stir in the warm rice mixture and the lemon juice and set aside to cool. Boil 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan, add the mussels, cover, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until the mussels open. Add the mussels to the salad. Cover the salad and allow it to sit at room temperature for about an hour to allow the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

SHRIMP PAELLA WITH CHORIZO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 7-ounce link Spanish chorizo, cut in half horizontally and sliced into half moons
2 tablespoons Amore garlic paste, or 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
1 14-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon saffron
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 8.8-ounce packages Uncle Ben's Original Long-Grain Ready Rice
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Shrimp are normally an ingredient in paella and so is chorizo but I left the chicken and several other ingredients out to simplify it for you.
  • In a large saute pan heat chorizo over medium heat until fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add tomato, chicken broth, and saffron; bring to a simmer. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add rice and frozen peas; stir to combine. Cover and bring up to a simmer. Let cook for about 2 minutes. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and lay on top of rice mixture. Cover and continue to cook until shrimp are just done, about 4 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve.

PAELLA SALAD



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This came from one of the church-member books, years ago, attributed to Gourmet by the Bay in Virginia Beach. I have done this more simply by using frozen cooked shrimp and packaged chicken short cuts. It makes a pretty presentation and holds up well for left-overs

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories     White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 lb fresh shrimp
1 (5 ounce) package yellow rice mix
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
lettuce leaf
lemon slice, garnish

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Rinse with cold water.
  • Chill, peel, devein shrimp.
  • Set aside.
  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions, omitting butter.
  • Combine rice,vinegar, and next 4 infredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Add shrimp,chicken, tomato, peas, celery, onion, and pimiento.
  • Toss well.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Serve salad on lettuce leaves on individual plates.
  • Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 110.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 22.6

QUICK SKILLET PAELLA WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATOES



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This delicious one-pan dinner simplifies classic paella: It has fewer ingredients but keeps the essence of Spain.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
2 ounces dried chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 pound large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium. Cook until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in rice and chorizo and cook until rice is translucent, 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, 2 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp and peas, cover, and cook until shrimp is opaque throughout, 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

FAST AND EASY SHRIMP PAELLA



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A wonderful recipe adapted from Glamour magazine's "How to anything better guide" in the April 2005 issue. A gorgeous one-dish dinner!

Provided by joannarose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups shrimp stock (*) or 4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups Spanish rice (or other short grain rice)
2 cups raw peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
salt
minced fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Warm the stock in a saucepan along with saffron.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
  • A minute later add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add paprika and cumin and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy, 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and season with salt.
  • Add the warm stock and transfer skillet to oven, baking 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is dry on top.
  • Garnish with parsley, serve immediately.
  • *For shrimp stock, boil the shells from the shrimp in 4 cups water, then remove and steep until ready to use, or until water cools.
  • Strain and use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 221, Sodium 255.9, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 24.1

SHRIMP PANZANELLA SALAD



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These days I'm cooking for two. After working in the garden, I can dash indoors and have this shrimp and bread salad on the table pronto. -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cubed French bread (3/4 inch)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, toss bread cubes with oil and garlic salt. Cook over medium heat until bread is toasted, 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine spinach, avocado, tomato, toasted bread and shrimp; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

"PAELLA" COUSCOUS SALAD



Categories     Pork     Shellfish     Sauté     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

For salad
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb Spanish chorizo (spicy cured pork sausage; preferably hot), cut into 1/4-inch dice*
1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 lb medium shrimp in shell (26), peeled and deveined
3/4 lb sea scallops, tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary, halved crosswise (quartered if large)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (10-oz) box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup coarsely chopped drained pimiento-stuffed green olives (5 oz)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
For dressing
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Make salad:
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chorizo and shallot, stirring, until chorizo is golden brown on edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, scraping out skillet with a rubber spatula.
  • Bring broth and wine to a boil in a 2 1/2-quart saucepan and cook shrimp, covered, until just cooked through, about 45 seconds. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a small bowl. Bring liquid in saucepan back to a boil and cook scallops, covered, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer scallops with slotted spoon to bowl with shrimp and pour any liquid accumulated in bowl back into pan. Add lemon juice to seafood, then add salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
  • Put couscous in a metal bowl. Reserve 1 3/4 cups cooking liquid in saucepan and discard remainder. Add saffron and bring liquid to a boil and pour over couscous. Let stand, covered tightly with plastic wrap, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and add to chorizo. Stir in peas, bell pepper, olives, and seafood and toss to combine.
  • Make dressing:
  • Blend lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a blender until smooth and pour over seafood salad, tossing to combine well. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow couscous to absorb dressing.
  • Stir in parsley and season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Available at Latino markets and some supermarkets.

PAELLA SALAD



Paella Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chopped onion
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups long-grain rice
4 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon saffron or turmeric
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 pound seafood sausage
1 pound large scallops
4 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 pound shelled cooked shrimp, cut in half
1 1/2 pounds yellow, orange, purple, red and green peppers, finely chopped
1 large or 2 small bunches arugula, trimmed, washed and dried

Steps:

  • Sauté onion in the 2 teaspoons hot oil in nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When onion softens, add curry.
  • Add the rice, stock and saffron or turmeric, stirring well. Reduce heat, and simmer the rice, covered, for 17 minutes total, until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the wine; add the sausage, and cook about 10 minutes, until the sausage is firm to the touch; remove. Add the scallops and cook 2 or 3 minutes, depending on size. Slice the sausage 1/4 inch thick, removing casing if it is too thick to eat.
  • Whisk together the 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, rosemary and parsley in a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the rice, shrimp, scallops, sausage and peppers and chill a couple of hours, or overnight. To serve, arrange the arugula on each of six plates and mound the salad on top of the arugula.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 701, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1583 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your paella salad.
  • Cook the rice properly: The rice is the base of the paella salad, so it's important to cook it properly. Use a medium-grain rice, such as Valencia or Arborio, and cook it according to the package directions.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the rice, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly.
  • Add the vegetables and seafood at the right time: The vegetables and seafood should be added to the paella salad at different times. The vegetables should be added first, so they have time to soften. The seafood should be added last, so it doesn't overcook.
  • Season the paella salad to taste: Once the paella salad is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and paprika. You can also add other seasonings, such as saffron or cumin, to taste.

Conclusion:

Paella salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and seafood, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a paella salad that will impress your friends and family.

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