**Grapefruit Shrimp Salad: A Refreshing and Zesty Treat**
Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance upon your palate! Grapefruit Shrimp Salad is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant tang of grapefruit with the succulent sweetness of shrimp, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthful choice, offering a balance of nutrients and a burst of vitamins. Embark on this culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable dish and guide you through the steps of preparing three variations of Grapefruit Shrimp Salad, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination.
**Recipes in the Article:**
1. **Classic Grapefruit Shrimp Salad:** This recipe introduces you to the fundamental elements of the salad, showcasing the perfect harmony between grapefruit segments, succulent shrimp, crisp celery, and a tangy dressing.
2. **Avocado Grapefruit Shrimp Salad:** This variation adds a creamy richness to the salad with the inclusion of ripe avocados. The creamy texture of the avocado complements the tangy grapefruit and shrimp, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.
3. **Spinach Grapefruit Shrimp Salad:** For those who crave a leafy green addition, this recipe incorporates fresh spinach, adding a layer of vibrant color and a boost of essential nutrients to the salad. The spinach's mild flavor allows the tangy grapefruit and shrimp to shine through while adding an extra layer of texture.
SHRIMP, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD
Grapefruit's piquant bitter juiciness balanced by French dressing's sweetness and creamy avocado, all adorning succulent shrimp atop a bed of greens...truly, it's a marriage made in heaven! This recipe makes 2 large servings, but can easily serve 4 as appetizers.
Provided by Be Curious Cuisine
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and vinegar together in a bowl. Add diced red onion, salt, and pepper. Place a damp cloth under the bowl to keep from moving; add olive oil very slowly in a stream while whisking. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prepare plates with a bed of mixed greens. Center avocado slices on plates, surround with grapefruit segments, and top with shrimp. Drizzle generously with honey cider salad dressing and garnish with red onion slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1397 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 1685.8 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 183.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 2341.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Citrus Fruit Nut Shellfish Appetizer Quick & Easy Lunch Grapefruit Shrimp Avocado Spinach Winter Hazelnut Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble salad:
- Cut peel, including all white pith, from fruit with a sharp paring knife and cut segments free from membranes. Halve enough grapefruit segments to measure 1 1/2 cups (reserve any remaining segments for another use).
- Coarsely chop hazelnuts. Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook hazelnuts with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until a shade darker, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to cool, reserving skillet.
- Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit and peel. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning them, until golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Toss together spinach, half of grapefruit segments, and half of vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange avocados and remaining grapefruit on 4 plates and top with shrimp, salad, and sprouts. Spoon remaining vinaigrette over salad and sprinkle with nuts.
SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD
Orange slices are a common addition to spinach salad, but grapefruit is also delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil, whisking to combine.
- Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side.
- Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, and onion to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well. Serve at once.
AVOCADO, GRAPEFRUIT AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the olive oil and cayenne pepper in a nonstick skillet. Heat over high heat until barely smoking. Add the shrimp and saute until the shrimp turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Set aside to cool. Slice in half lengthwise. Set aside.
- Combine the grated lemon and orange rinds with the orange and lime juices in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the salt and pepper. Add the avocado slices and grapefruit sections. Toss gently. Take the avocado slices and grapefruit sections out of the bowl, one by one, and arrange them in a large ring on a round platter, slightly overlapping each other. Add the shrimp to the citrus and toss in the remaining vinaigrette. Mound the shrimp in the center of the ring. Garnish with the mint.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 623 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRAPEFRUIT SHRIMP SALAD
Joanne Beaupre combines orange juice, red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard in the tangy dressing that perks up her seafood salad. "I had tried a similar salad at a restaurant," she writes from Manchester, Connecticut. "I adapted this version for a fun lunch to take to work. It always gets comments."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lettuce on four serving plates. Arrange the grapefruit, avocado and shrimp over lettuce. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over each salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 221mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHEAST ASIAN SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, salads and dressings, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put shrimp in a saucepan with salted water to cover; bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque in center. (Alternatively, grill or saute, sprinkling shrimp with salt as they cook.) Cool in refrigerator or under cold running water, then peel (and devein if you like). Cut shrimp in half if they're large.
- Combine nam pla or soy sauce with 2 tablespoons water, sugar and lime juice, and blend or whisk until smooth.
- Arrange the lettuce on 4 plates; top each portion with a few grapefruit pieces, some shrimp, and the mint and cilantro; drizzle with the dressing, then sprinkle with a little of the minced chilies and chopped peanuts if you like, or pass them at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1468 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEARED SHRIMP SALAD WITH AVOCADO, PAPAYA AND GRAPEFRUIT
Steps:
- For shrimp: Combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, and red pepper flakes in shallow bowl. Add shrimp, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. For dressing: Combine lemon juice, vinegar, beaten egg, ginger and garlic in blender or processor and blend. With machine running, add olive oil through top in thin, steady stream and blend until dressing is emulsified and smooth. Mix in sesame oil. Season with salt. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in chives. Taste and adjust seasoning. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and sear other side, about 1 minute. Cover and keep warm. For salad: Toss greens with enough dressing to coat lightly. Mound in center of 4 large plates. Halve, pit, and peel avocado. Cut each half lengthwise into 8 slices. Arrange avocado and papaya atop greens, alternating in pinwheel design. Arrange 6 shrimp in overlapping cluster in center of each salad; drizzle shrimp lightly with dressing. Arrange grapefruit sections around rims of plates. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe grapefruit for the best flavor. Avoid using grapefruits that are too sour or bitter.
- If you don't have any cooked shrimp, you can easily cook some yourself. Simply boil or steam the shrimp for a few minutes, until they are cooked through.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and sour cream in the dressing to suit your taste.
- For a more flavorful salad, try using a flavored mayonnaise, such as lemon-herb mayonnaise or garlic mayonnaise.
- If you are short on time, you can use a pre-made dressing instead of making your own.
- For a healthier salad, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing.
- To save time, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
Conclusion:
Grapefruit shrimp salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, grapefruit shrimp salad is a great option. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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