Best Chilled Shrimp And Avocado Salad Recipes

ZESTY LIME SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine red onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let them marinate at least 5 minutes to mellow the flavor of the onion.
• In a large bowl combine chopped shrimp, avocado, tomato, jalapeño.
• Combine all the ingredients together, add cilantro and gently toss. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

THE BEST AVOCADO SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Clean and de-vein shrimp.
• Bring water to boil and add juice from lime, 1/2 of the squeezed lime, bay leaf, dill weed springs, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
• Add shrimp to the pot and cook until just done. (About 2-3 minutes)
• Strain off water and let shrimp cool in the strainer until easy to handle.
• Add shrimp to a mixing bowl.
• Cut, pit, and peel avocado. Dice avocado meat and add it to the bowl.
• Add diced celery, green onion, and dill weed.
• Add lime juice and salt, gently mix.
• Add mayo and mix until all evenly coated.
• Cool for 30 minutes to an hour and serve.
• Store in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container.

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
• Make the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, celery leaves, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Grate in the zest of 1 lime and squeeze in the juice.
• Toss the shrimp with the vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Arrange the shrimp on the grill and cook until pink and just firm, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the bowl with the dressing; squeeze in the juice of the remaining 1/2 lime.
• Add the sliced celery, avocados, salad mix and radishes to the bowl with the shrimp; toss to coat. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro.

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring gently to combine. Divide among serving bowls. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE (CAMARONES A LA VINAGRETA)

Steps:

• Cook the shrimp: In a pot, combine 1 quart water with 1 tablespoon salt. Add peppercorns and bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Prepare an ice bath: Add enough ice to a large bowl until half full. Sprinkle the ice with 2 tablespoons salt and top with enough cold water to cover. Set aside.
• When the water boils, stir the shrimp into the hot water and turn off the heat. Let cook until just pink and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes depending on size of shrimp. Drain shrimp and transfer to the ice bath. Stir well and set aside until shrimp are completely chilled, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain shrimp again and transfer to paper or kitchen towels to dry.
• Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, red onion, oil, fruit juices, herbs and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add shrimp, toss to coat and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
• When ready to serve, peel and dice the avocado and fold into the shrimp salad. Serve chilled, in a serving bowl or on individual plates lined with lettuce leaves.

CHILLED SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise into a bowl with the ginger, lemon juice, curry powder, eggs and green onions.
• Add salt and pepper to dressing, cover and refrigerate over night.
• When you are ready, peel the shrimp.
• Peel and slice the avocado and cucumber.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves and cucumber on plate.
• Spoon the dressing over top of the shrimp and avocado and add to lettuce and cucumber.

COLD SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl with red and green bell peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop. Serve chilled.