Best Boiled Shrimp For Salads Recipes

SHRIMP SALAD

Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon cut into quarters
4 pounds large shrimp in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
2 cups good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 cup minced red onion (1 onion)
3 cups minced celery (6 stalks)

Steps:

Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill. Combine with the peeled shrimp. Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings. Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS SHRIMP SALAD

Shrimply Delicious Shrimp Salad image

Shrimp with chopped celery, onions, hard-boiled egg, shredded carrots, and mayonnaise.

Provided by NIKIJO

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound large peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
1 cup chopped celery
1 large carrot, shredded
½ cup chopped onion
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp, celery, carrot, onion, eggs, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 228.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 371.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

PERFECT BOILED SHRIMP

Perfect Boiled Shrimp image

Make and share this Perfect Boiled Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rcdino

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 -100 lb shrimp, no matter the size of shrimp,cover with water so there is at least 1 to 2 inches of water covering s
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
spices, to own liking,if desired

Steps:

ONLY USE FOR BEST TASTE WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP NO FARM RAISED SHRIMP I don't care if you use cold, warm or hot water!
Start cooking shrimp.
The water may never come to a boil.
But constantly stir srhrimp.
Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
If eating hot serve right after cooking.
If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
I have never seen anyone use this recipe, BUT LET ME SAY THAT IF YOU TRY THIS, YOU WILL NEVER COOK IT ANY OTHER WAY!
TRUST ME!

BOILED SHRIMP (FOR SALADS)

Boiled Shrimp (for salads) image

This is an easy way to prepare shrimp for salads or to serve cold with cocktail sauce. Recipe adapted from The New High Altitude Cookbook.

Provided by ellie_

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2-2 lbs large raw shrimp (I use thawed frozen shrimp)
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 stalk celery, sliced into chunks
1 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, sliced
12 whole allspice
12 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Wash, peel and devein shrimp.
Bring all ingredients, except for shrimp, to a boil in a large sauce pan.
Add shrimp.
Cover.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Drain shrimp well and remove shrimp to bowl.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

SHRIMP EGG SALAD

Shrimp Egg Salad image

This recipe was inspired by the open face shrimp sandwich served at Ikea's cafeteria and my love of deviled eggs.

Provided by MEISENBACH

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and chopped
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 sprig chopped fresh dill
4 leaves green leaf lettuce

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix together the shrimp, eggs, mayonnaise and mustard. Spoon onto lettuce leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 438.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 428.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g