As the warm summer months arrive, it's time to celebrate the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients that this season brings. One delightful dish that perfectly embodies the spirit of summer is the summer shrimp and rice salad. This refreshing and colorful salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, combining succulent shrimp, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, a potluck gathering, or an intimate dinner party, this versatile recipe will be a hit.
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SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD
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
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 :
RICE NOODLE-SHRIMP SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the rice noodles as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then snip into smaller pieces with kitchen shears. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk 1/4 cup fish sauce, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the jalapeno, sugar, half of the garlic and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; set aside. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Combine the zest and juice of the remaining lime and the remaining garlic, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons fish sauce in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp until lightly charred and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Toss the noodles, romaine, carrots, herbs and bean sprouts in a large bowl. Gradually add enough of the dressing to coat; toss. Divide among bowls and top with the shrimp. Drizzle with the dressing.
SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD WITH PEAS AND CELERY RECIPE
Steps:
- Cook the rice following the package directions. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- Peel the shrimp. Make a shallow cut down the back of a shrimp with a small, sharp knife. Remove the dark vein; rinse well. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; add the shrimp and lower the heat to low. Simmer for about 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and pink. The time depends on the size of the shrimp. Let the shrimp cool and chop them coarsely.
- In a serving bowl, combine the shrimp, celery, onions, peas and red bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and celery seed.
- Add the cooled rice to the shrimp mixture; add mayonnaise and dill pickle juice and gently mix.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. You Might Also Like Simple Shrimp Salad
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 283 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 2286 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 43 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
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.
SUMMER SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD
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.
WARM JASMINE RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND THAI HERBS
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
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
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.
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
SHRIMP SALAD WITH RICE
The best shrimp salad I have ever had. Crunchy, tangy, sweet and salty all at the same time! A great different way to use shrimp. :) "Cooking time" is time in the refrigerator in this recipe.
Provided by Red Chef Mama
Categories Potluck
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Split each shrimp lengthwise.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, rice, celery, olives, green pepper, pimento and onion.
- Cover the mixture and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir together salt, pepper, and mayonnaise and toss with the shrimp mixture.
- Spoon the mixture on top of the lettuce
- Garnish with the tomato wedges and any leftover shrimp.
- Serve with the French dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 511.9, Carbohydrate 124.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 22.9
Tips:
- Keep ingredients chilled: To maintain the freshness and flavor of the salad, make sure to keep all ingredients chilled until ready to serve.
- Use fresh, flavorful ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of the salad. Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tender shrimp.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Overcooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they turn opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together. Use a tangy vinaigrette or a creamy dressing made with yogurt or mayonnaise.
Conclusion:
This shrimp and rice salad is an easy, delicious, and refreshing meal that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its combination of juicy shrimp, fresh vegetables, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a light and satisfying meal, give this shrimp and rice salad a try.
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