Best Crunchy Cold Shrimp Salad Recipes

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THE BEST COLD SHRIMP SALAD



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EatSimpleFood.com This healthy cold shrimp salad with chives, red onions, celery, a wee bit of mayonnaise, and horseradish is one of my favorite light and crunchy recipes.

Provided by beckie

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 cup (2 stalks) celery, finely diced
2 Tbsp chives, finely sliced
3 Tbsp red onions, finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
zest from one lemon
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp prepared minced horseradish
2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1/2 tsp salt. Add shrimp and cook ~ 3-5 minutes or until done.
  • Blanch shrimp in ice cold water to stop the cooking process and make them cooler to handle.
  • Drain water and chop shrimp.
  • Mix all ingredients, except shrimp, in a large bowl. Add chopped shrimp and stir.
  • Add more mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Toss in more horseradish if you like it spicier.
  • Serve cold shrimp salad over lettuce greens, or with crackers, toasted bread, or as a sandwich. Happy Eating! Beckie

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Sugar 1.2 g, Sodium 645 mg, Fat 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 23.6 g, Cholesterol 196.1 mg

COLD SHRIMP SALAD



Cold Shrimp Salad image

A 'summery' cold shrimp salad without mayo that's hard to resist any time of year. Add a little lemon or vinegar to brighten the flavors, if you like.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Shrimp Salad

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined without tail
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, diced
chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
chili pepper flakes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 177.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 323.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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