Best Shrimp Salad With Zesty Dressing Recipes

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SHRIMP SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



Shrimp Salad with Lime Dressing image

Sweet onions lend a nice punch without the sharp, biting taste of most other onions (which means they won't overpower when sliced really thin and tossed in a salad like this one). Look for Walla Walla and Vidalia at the grocery store.

Provided by Anna Kovel

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lime
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined
2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
0.5 sweet onion (Walla Wall or Vidalia), thinly sliced (1 cup)
0.5 cup packed fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • For Lime Dressing, remove 1 tsp. zest from lime; juice to get 3 tablespoons In a small bowl combine zest, juice, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until combined.
  • In a medium bowl toss shrimp with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp on the greased rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until opaque, turning once halfway through grilling.
  • On a large platter arrange shrimp, avocados, tomato, and onion. Drizzle with dressing and top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 373 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 1/2 cups, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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Low-calorie main dish with no added salt. Serve with crackers or whole grain French bread...great for outdoor summer meals. Can also be used as a side dish.

Provided by CallaLily

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

SHRIMP KABOBS



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"Marinating the shrimp in Italian dressing adds wonderful flavor to these colorful kabobs," says Sharon Aweau of Kapolei, Hawaii.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 large onions
16 large fresh mushrooms
2 large green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
16 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup salad dressing and shrimp. Cut each onion into eight wedges. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the vegetables and remaining dressing. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



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"This is a wonderful light main dish to serve when you aren't in the mood for a heavy meal," suggests Lisa Casey of Roanoke, Virginia. "I love the fresh seafood flavor and hint of citrus in the dressing."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium navel oranges, peeled
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
5 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
5 cups torn leaf lettuce
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, sugar and orange zest. Whisk in oil; set aside. Cut oranges into 1/2-in. slices; cut slices into quarters. Add oranges, shrimp and pimientos to dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, toss the shrimp mixture with lettuces and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP SALAD WITH ZESTY DRESSING



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Dinner's ready in 20 minutes, thanks to cooked shrimp, bagged lettuce and a two-ingredient dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup zesty cocktail sauce
1 bag (10 oz) torn romaine lettuce (about 7 cups)
1 cup thinly sliced English (seedless) cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
24 cooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed (about 1/2 lb)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with whisk until blended.
  • On 4 individual plates, evenly divide lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. Arrange 6 shrimp on top of each salad. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

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