Best 8 Shrimp Garden Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our refreshing Shrimp Garden Salad, a vibrant symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, adorned with succulent shrimp, roasted bell peppers, sweet corn, crumbled bacon, tangy red onion, creamy avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette over this garden of goodness, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Featured in this article are two variations of this delightful salad: the classic Shrimp Garden Salad and the Avocado Shrimp Garden Salad. The classic recipe offers a traditional combination of ingredients, while the avocado version adds a creamy, rich layer of flavor with ripe avocado slices.

Whether you prefer the classic or the avocado variation, this salad is a culinary journey that will transport you to a garden of flavors. Its vibrant colors and textures make it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing summer meal, or as a side dish to complement your main course. So, embark on this culinary adventure and savor the garden-fresh goodness of our Shrimp Garden Salad.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP SALAD



Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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.

SUMMER GARDEN SALAD WITH CHILI-GARLIC SHRIMP



Summer Garden Salad with Chili-Garlic Shrimp image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Appetizer     Sauté     Shrimp     Avocado     Corn     Cucumber     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 ears of corn, husked
3 small tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1/3 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (such as Asian)
1 large avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, cut into thin slices
8 cups (loosely packed) mixed baby greens
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Mix chili-garlic sauce, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add half of shrimp and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer shrimp to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet. Add remaining shrimp and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to plate and cool.
  • Cook corn in pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut corn kernels off cobs. Mix corn, tomatoes, and cucumber into shrimp.
  • Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil in medium bowl. (Shrimp mixture and dressing can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Combine shrimp mixture with any accumulated juices, avocado, greens, and mint in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

GARLIC & HERB ROASTED SHRIMP



Garlic & Herb Roasted Shrimp image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large lemons
2 pounds (8- to 10-count) shrimp, peeled with the tails on
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
4 slices country bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt the butter over low heat in a medium (10-inch) saute pan. Add the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook over low heat for one minute. Off the heat, zest one of the lemons directly into the butter mixture.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the shrimp snugly in one layer in a large (12-inch) round ovenproof sauté pan (or 10 × 13-inch baking dish) with only the tails overlapping. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp. Sprinkle with the sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Slice the ends off the zested lemon, cut five (1/4-inch-thick) slices, and tuck them among the shrimp. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, just until the shrimp are firm, pink, and cooked through. Cut the remaining lemon in half and squeeze the juice onto the shrimp. Serve hot with the toasted bread for dipping into the garlic butter.

ROASTED SHRIMP SALAD



Roasted Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 count) shrimp
1 tablespoon good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon orange zest (2 oranges)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon good white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons small-diced red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Place them on a sheet pan with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss together. Spread the shrimp on one layer and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, just until pink, firm and cooked through. Allow to cool for 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. When the shrimp are cool, add them to the sauce and toss. Add the dill, capers, and red onion and toss well. The flavors will improve if you allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Otherwise, chill and serve at room temperature.

WARM SHRIMP SALAD



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A salad made of butter lettuce and shrimp sauteed in butter and lemon. Use your favorite salad dressing or vinaigrette, and vary the amount to your liking.

Provided by Lizzard

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
2 lemons, juiced
2 heads butter lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cucumber, cleaned and chopped
½ cup shredded carrots
⅓ cup vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan melt butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and lemon juice, cook until shrimp just turn pink. Remove from heat and drain.
  • In a large bowl tear lettuce into bite-size pieces, add the tomatoes, avocado, celery, cucumber carrots and cooked shrimp, toss to combine. Top with your favorite dressing or vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 250.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 565.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS SHRIMP SALAD



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Shrimp with chopped celery, onions, hard-boiled egg, shredded carrots, and mayonnaise.

Provided by NIKIJO

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound large peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
1 cup chopped celery
1 large carrot, shredded
½ cup chopped onion
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
¾ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp, celery, carrot, onion, eggs, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 228.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 371.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

GREEN SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND WINE VINAIGRETTE



Green Salad with Shrimp and Wine Vinaigrette image

This veggie and seafood salad is light and versatile-you can use whatever vegetables you prefer. —Cecilia Flowers, Nashville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large artichokes
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 shallots, finely chopped, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 bunch watercress
20 large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 1 in. from the top. With kitchen scissors, snip off tips of outer leaves. Place in a steamer baske in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until leaves near the center pull out easily, 20-25 minutes. Add the asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli ; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain. With a spoon, carefully remove and discard the fuzzy centers of the artichokes. Thinly slice artichoke hearts., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine wine and 1 shallot. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, wine mixture, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining shallot; set aside., Place salad greens and watercress on a large platter. Top with the cooked vegetables, shrimp, fennel, red pepper and artichoke slices. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP VEGGIE SALAD



Shrimp Veggie Salad image

My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard gardens in the family, you can be sure one of us will bring a variation of this classic salad. Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like to turn up the heat! -Karen Goodnature, Lompoc, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium cucumbers, quartered and sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • Combine the first nine ingredients in a large bowl. Gently stir in avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure to have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling at the last minute.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. If possible, buy organic or locally-sourced produce.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it soggy. Use a light vinaigrette or citrus dressing instead.
  • Add some crunch: Adding some crunchy elements to your salad, such as nuts, seeds, or crispy vegetables, will give it a nice textural contrast.
  • Serve immediately: Salad is best when served immediately after it is made. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing and salad separately and combine them just before serving.

Conclusion:

Shrimp garden salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of fresh shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a light dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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