Best Wild Rice And Spiced Shrimp Salad Recipes

SPINACH, WILD RICE AND SHRIMP SALAD

Spinach, Wild Rice and Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Paula M. Shaw

Categories Salad Leafy Green Rice Shellfish High Fiber Lunch Shrimp Spinach Healthy Bon Appétit California Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 red bell pepper
3 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained, diced
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp
2 celery stalks, sliced
2/3 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

Combine water and rice in heavy medium saucepan. Season lightly with salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and cool.
Meanwhile, char red bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop bell pepper.
Combine wild rice, bell pepper, spinach, water chestnuts, shrimp, celery and green onions in large bowl.
Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add basil and tarragon. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. (Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

SHRIMP SALAD WITH RICE

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The best shrimp salad I have ever had. Crunchy, tangy, sweet and salty all at the same time! A great different way to use shrimp. :) "Cooking time" is time in the refrigerator in this recipe.

Provided by Red Chef Mama

Categories Potluck

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup shrimp, cleaned and cooked
3 cups rice, cooked
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup pimentos, chopped
1/4 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 cups iceberg lettuce
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
French dressing

Steps:

Split each shrimp lengthwise.
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, rice, celery, olives, green pepper, pimento and onion.
Cover the mixture and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Just before serving, stir together salt, pepper, and mayonnaise and toss with the shrimp mixture.
Spoon the mixture on top of the lettuce
Garnish with the tomato wedges and any leftover shrimp.
Serve with the French dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 511.9, Carbohydrate 124.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 22.9

GRILLED SHRIMP AND WILD RICE SALAD

Grilled Shrimp and Wild Rice Salad image

With a snappy lime-and-honey dressing, this grilled shrimp salad gets a time-saving boost from frozen prepared rice and green beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen white & wild rice (with green beans)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 oz. shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp (about 12 shrimp), tails removed
1 tablespoon oil
3 cups lightly packed torn romaine lettuce

Steps:

Cook rice as directed on package. In medium bowl, combine cooked rice, mushrooms, onions and carrot; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until cool.
In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, lime peel, lime juice, vinegar, honey and mustard; mix well. Pour lime mixture over rice mixture; toss gently to coat. Return to refrigerator.
Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, combine shrimp and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
When grill is heated, place shrimp in grill basket (grill "wok"). Place grill basket on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
Divide lettuce evenly onto individual serving plates. Gently stir rice mixture; spoon evenly onto lettuce. Top each with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 9 g

SHRIMP & WILD RICE

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Fixed this last night and it was wonderful. The shrimp were bite size and went so well with the rest of the ingredients. I would imagine that this would also be good with cooked chicken.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups small shrimp (cooked and peeled)
1 (6 ounce) box uncle ben's long grain and wild rice blend
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeds and membrane removed, cut in half and thinly sliced
3/4 cup butter, divided
1 cup crushed Ritz cracker

Steps:

Cook rice as directed.
Saute onion, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix with the cooked rice.
Fold in cooked shrimp.
Spread evenly into a greased 8X11 inch baking dish.
Cover with crushed Ritz crackers.
Drizzle with 4 tablespoons melted butter.
Bake until bubbly at 350 degrees, about 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
Serve with salad and garlic bread.