Best Green Bean Shrimp Salad Recipes

SUMMERY SHRIMP AND GREEN BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the vinegar, shallot, 1/3 cup of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Cook the green beans in the boiling water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Add them to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the shrimp, chives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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GARLIC LOVER'S SHRIMP AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, key lime juice, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt into a blender; puree until smooth. Combine shrimp and marinade in a resealable plastic bag. Marinate at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Place an oven rack in the topmost position and preheat oven on the broil setting.
• Pour the shrimp and their marinade onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Broil in preheated oven 3 to 4 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque. Once cooked, pour everything into a bowl and place into refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender; drain and rinse with cold water. Drain excess water from the chilled beans and place into a large bowl.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and onion, cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent. Pour the oil over the beans, add shrimp mixture, and toss. Season with garlic salt, and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Mix in crumbled feta before serving.

SHRIMP, GREEN BEAN AND FETA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
• In pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until they turn bright green and start to soften.
• Transfer beans to ice water immediately. When cool, drain them and pat them dry with a clean towel.
• Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions (cook until al dente.).
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until pasta is completely cool and drain again until free of excess water. Set aside.
• In large bowl, combine cooked green beans, pasta, shrimp, dill to taste, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately, or cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 days.

GREEN BEAN & SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, whisking it until the dressing is thickened a bit. Add the chives.
• Green beans: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add beans and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Set aside.
• Shrimp: Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in an large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
• To serve, toss tomatoes with the beans. Place on a serving platter. Scatter shrimp and feta over the top. Garnish with more shipped chives.

BLISTERED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND TOASTED GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, swirling occasionally, until the garlic is just starting to change color, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vinegar and crushed red pepper. Let cool slightly, then season with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, in a large wok or cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat. Spread the haricots verts in the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until blistered on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add the snap peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the haricots verts and snap peas are crisp-tender, about 2 more minutes; transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook over high heat, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total; transfer to the serving bowl. Add the tomatoes and half of the dressing; toss well. Season with salt and black pepper and serve, passing the remaining dressing at the table.