Best Picnic Shrimp Salad Recipes

SHRIMP SALAD

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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.

PICNIC SHRIMP SALAD

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Makes a nice elegant dish for an adult picnic. Add some crusty croissants, some fruit and a nice bottle of wine and Recipe#211156--you're set.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb cold small shrimp, cooked and peeled
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained well
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh herb (oregano, parsley and dill or tarragon)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Whisk together mayonnaise, herbs, mustard, and lemon juice in medium bowl.
Add rest of ingredients.
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 177.9, Sodium 514.8, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24.7

LIME-MARINATED SHRIMP SALAD

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Ceviche is a seafood dish of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, which "cooks" the fish without heat. This version starts with cooked shrimp and adds tomatoes, cucumbers and serrano peppers. -Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large onion, quartered
2 to 4 serrano peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, quartered and seeds removed
2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
6 green onions, coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)
3/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips or tostada shells

Steps:

Place onion and peppers in a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Place cucumbers, tomatoes and green onions in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add to bowl., Place shrimp in food processor; pulse until chopped. Add shrimp, lime juice, salt and pepper to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until cold. Serve with tortilla chips or tostada shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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