Best Shrimp Salad Bites Recipes

SHRIMP SALAD BITES

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Creamy shrimp salad makes an elegant topping for buttery crackers. They're the perfect party hors d'oeuvres idea.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1/2 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers
1 green onion, sliced
16 round buttery crackers

Steps:

Mix mayo, dry seasonings, lemon zest and lemon juice in medium bowl until blended.
Add shrimp and vegetables; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Spoon shrimp mixture onto crackers just before serving, adding about 1 Tbsp. shrimp mixture to each cracker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

SHRIMP SALAD

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories main-dish

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.

SHRIMP IN MELON SALAD

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Need a cool salad? You can toss a simple seafood salad together in a snap.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 small honeydew melons or cantaloupe
1/3 cup plain lowfat yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (1 cup)
3/4 pound frozen cooked medium shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Cut each melon crosswise in half. Remove seeds. Scoop melon from each half, leaving 1-inch rim around the top. Chop melon and drain thoroughly.
In large bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, dill weed, sugar and lemon peel. Stir in chopped melon, cucumber and shrimp. Spoon one-fourth shrimp mixture into each melon half. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg