Best 6 Island Shrimp Fruit Salad Recipes

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**Introducing the Island Shrimp Fruit Salad: A Vibrant Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Escape to a tropical paradise with the Island Shrimp Fruit Salad, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of an island getaway. This tantalizing dish is an explosion of flavors and textures, featuring succulent shrimp, a vibrant medley of tropical fruits, and a zesty dressing that brings it all together. Each bite is a journey through a tropical oasis, transporting you to a world of sun-kissed beaches and crystal-clear waters. Whether you're looking for a refreshing summer salad or a unique appetizer to impress your guests, the Island Shrimp Fruit Salad is sure to be a hit.

From the tanginess of the pineapple to the sweetness of the mango, and the crispness of the cucumber, every ingredient in this salad plays a harmonious role. The shrimp, perfectly cooked and seasoned, adds a delightful savory touch that balances the sweetness of the fruits. Drizzled with a tangy dressing made with lime, honey, and ginger, this salad comes alive with a burst of flavor. And to top it all off, a sprinkle of toasted coconut adds a delightful crunch and a hint of tropical flair.

The Island Shrimp Fruit Salad is more than just a culinary delight; it's an experience that will transport you to a tropical paradise. So gather your ingredients, put on some island music, and let the flavors of the tropics dance on your palate. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and unforgettable taste, the Island Shrimp Fruit Salad is a true feast for the senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ISLAND SHRIMP SALAD



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Island breezes are sure to stir, even in winter, when you serve this salad.

Yield serves 4, about 1 1/2 cups salad and 2 to 3 ounces shrimp per serving

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon dark or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light or dark molasses
1 teaspoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided use
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled, rinsed and patted dry
Cooking spray
5 cups very lightly packed torn salad greens
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, allspice, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Whisk in the lime juice, molasses, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Lightly spray the broiler pan with cooking spray.
  • Let the marinade drip off the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the broiler pan.
  • Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes. Turn over and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, gently toss the salad greens, bell pepper, and pineapple.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, reserved pineapple juice, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Drizzle over the salad greens. Toss to combine. Top with the shrimp.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 138
  • Total Fat: 1.0g
  • Saturated: 0.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 0.0g
  • Cholesterol: 168mg
  • Sodium: 362mg
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 11g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 1 Carbohydrate
  • 3 Very Lean Meat

ISLAND FRUIT SALAD



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup sliced peaches
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 cup sliced bananas
1/4 cup citrus ginger infusion (see first recipe of this show)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup toasted, flaked coconut
Oil, for frying
8 large square wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup whipped cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons coconut rum
1 cup diced pineapple
1 cup diced mango
1/2 cup diced papaya
1 cup honeydew balls
2 1/2 cups water
5 cups granulated sugar
2 cups chopped lemon grass
1/2 cup julienned fresh ginger
4 lemons, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat a fryer to 360 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine pineapple, mango, papaya, honeydew, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, ginger infusion, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
  • Place a wonton wrapper inside a large ladle. Press the wrapper down with a smaller ladle and immerse in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, releasing the second ladle once it will hold its shape. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with the other wrappers. While the wrappers are still hot, sprinkle the inside with powdered sugar.
  • Combine the cream and the powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form. Add the rum and whip to medium peaks. Right before serving, sprinkle the fruit with the toasted coconut and toss again.
  • Place the wrapper either in a decorative martini or margarita glass, or on a plate. Fill with fruit salad and top with some whipped cream.
  • Combine the water, sugar, lemon grass, ginger, and lemon juice and zest in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container and reserve for the daiquiris. (Infusion will keep for 2 weeks, refrigerated and also may be used to flavor dressings or drizzle over fresh fruit.)

ISLAND SHRIMP & FRUIT SALAD



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I came across this recipe in a cookbook I was looking thru. I have never had this before but it sounded so good.

Provided by 4-H Mom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups cooked rice
1 (24 ounce) jar tropical fruit cocktail in light syrup
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb cabbage, halved
1/2 cup red onion
1/2 cup cilantro, shopped
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
1 teaspoon dry caribbean jerk seasoning
cashews

Steps:

  • Heat rice. In a large bowl whisk 1/2 cup fruit syrup, 1 tbsp oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Add mixed fruit, cabbage (thinly sliced), onion and cilantro.
  • Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet. Sprinkle shrimp with jerk seasoning. Add to skillet and saute 2 to 3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
  • Add shrimp and rice to fruit mixture, toss to mix. Top with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 782, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 28.7, Protein 27.6

ISLAND SHRIMP SALAD



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Make and share this Island Shrimp Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces cooked small shrimp
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, each cut in half
1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, can use chopped parsley
3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients well.
  • Add the dressing to the salad and toss to evenly coat salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 461.3, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 9.1

SHRIMP SALAD (ICELAND)



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*Raekjusalat" in Icelandic, this shrimp salad recipe is from *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir. Per her intro, "Salad dips like this have been very popular in Iceland since the 1960s. They are usually served on crackers at parties or used as sandwich filling much like in the U.S." (This recipe begins w/eggs already hard-boiled, so that cooking time has not been included" *Enjoy* !

Provided by twissis

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 12 2 oz Servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs (hard-boiled)
250 g shrimp (9 oz can or may use frozen baby shrimp)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (well-drained)
5 ounces mayonnaise
3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons chives (freshly-snipped)

Steps:

  • Chop eggs & shrimp as desired.
  • Combine all ingredients & mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hrs before use.
  • NOTE: Serving sizes will vary & depend upon whether used as a dip/spread or a sandwich filling. I reflected 2 oz appy servings & would expect 8 sandwiches using 3 oz servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 164.8, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3, Protein 5.5

ISLAND TROPICAL SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa image

This is a great Caribbean shrimp dish that I wanted to get on Zaar for the Caribbean. This recipe comes from Walter Scheib, former White House Chef. The warm fruit salsa is a perfect accompaniment & adds to the flavor of this wonderful dish.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chili paste
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
salt and pepper, to taste
16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped
2 ounces julienne red onions
2 ounces julienne tomatoes
2 ounces sliced mangoes
2 ounces sliced pineapple
2 ounces sliced bananas
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon coriander
1 ounce lime juice
hot sauce (to taste)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl- combine all ingredients except shrimp & set aside.
  • Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Toss shrimp in baste mix & grill on lightly oiled grill. Turning once, cook 4 minutes on each side.
  • Baste shrimp once more before serving.
  • Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.
  • Warm Fruit Salsa:.
  • In sauté pan over medium heat- sauté oil, onions, garlic and jalapeños for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add fruit and tomatoes, cooking for 2 - 3 minutes, don't stir or over-mix as fruit will break up.
  • Add cumin, coriander, lime juice & hot sauce. Cook 1 - 2 minutes, the fruit should be warm, not mushy.
  • Add chopped cilantro when ready to serve.
  • Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 51.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and juicy.
  • Choose a variety of fruits. This will add color, texture, and flavor to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add other ingredients to your salad, such as nuts, seeds, or yogurt.
  • Make sure to rinse the fruit before you cut it. This will remove any dirt or bacteria.
  • Cut the fruit into uniform pieces. This will help the salad to look more appealing.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Island Shrimp Fruit Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its combination of sweet fruit, savory shrimp, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Island Shrimp Fruit Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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