SHRIMP GAZPACHO SALAD

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While looking for a recipe to bring to a barbeque I found this newspaper clipping for this salad Made it and brought to the party where everyone was asking for the recipe. This could be a main course, I think, too, with some nice greens and maybe a baguette.

Provided by Jeannette Stebbins

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c cooked rice (using chicken broth)
1 jar(s) medium hot salsa (16 oz)
1 finely chopped green pepper
2 finely minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, uncooked, frozen
1 c thinly sliced green onions
2 cucumbers finely chopped (english style)
1 juice of 1 lime
cumin, powdered, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Using uncooked frozen shrimp,defrost under running water and then remove tails and shells. Saute in a dab of butter, or olive oil until just pink. Set aside 12 whole shrimp for garnish. Chop remaining shrimp.
  • 2. In a large bowl combine chopped shrimp,cooked rice, salsa, cukes, pepper, green onion, garlic, lime juice.
  • 3. Add cumin if desired (1/2 tsp) or more to taste.
  • 4. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Mound salad in a lettuce lined plate or bowl for a pretty presentation, and place whole shrimp (set aside earlier) on top.

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