Best 5 Shrimp Salad With Cilantro Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing and flavorful culinary journey with our delectable shrimp salad, a dish that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This vibrant salad features succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty cilantro dressing that adds a burst of freshness. Enjoy the perfect balance of textures and flavors as you savor each spoonful of this delightful dish.

**Recipe 1: Classic Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Dressing:**
Experience the timeless flavors of this classic shrimp salad, where succulent shrimp takes center stage. Combined with crisp celery, red onion, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, this salad delivers a satisfying crunch and a burst of tangy goodness. The addition of fresh cilantro and lemon juice adds a vibrant touch, elevating the overall taste profile.

**Recipe 2: Spicy Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Mango:**
Embark on a culinary adventure with this spicy shrimp salad, where bold flavors dance on your palate. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed with a spicy mayo dressing, featuring a blend of chipotle peppers, lime juice, and cumin. Juicy avocado and sweet mango add a creamy and tropical twist, while red onion and cilantro provide a pop of color and freshness.

**Recipe 3: Thai Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing:**
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand with this exotic shrimp salad. Tender shrimp is marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, lime juice, and lemongrass, infusing it with authentic Thai flavors. A creamy peanut dressing, made with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, and a touch of chili peppers, adds a rich and nutty dimension to the salad. Shredded carrots, cucumber, and red onion complete this delightful dish.

**Recipe 4: Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Feta and Olives:**
Dive into the flavors of the Mediterranean with this vibrant shrimp salad. Succulent shrimp is paired with a refreshing combination of cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives. A tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano adds a zesty touch, while crumbled feta cheese brings a salty and creamy element to the salad.

**Recipe 5: Shrimp Salad with Quinoa and Arugula:**
Indulge in a wholesome and protein-packed shrimp salad that combines the goodness of quinoa and arugula. Perfectly cooked shrimp is tossed with fluffy quinoa, peppery arugula, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. A light and tangy dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, brings all the flavors together.

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

SHRIMP SALAD



Shrimp Salad image

Using plenty of lemon - both the zest and juice - is the secret to this tangy, creamy shrimp salad. If you're using this to make sandwiches, chop the shrimp into pieces before adding them to the dressing. You can also leave the shrimp whole for an elegant salad, served with lettuce, avocado, and other vegetables if you like. If you're starting with precooked shrimp, you can skip the first step entirely.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, salads and dressings, seafood, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lemons
1 pound shelled large shrimp
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, parsley or cilantro (or a combination)
Lettuce, avocado or other vegetables, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a simmer. Slice one of the lemons and add to the pot, along with the shrimp. Simmer, never letting the water boil if you can help it, until the shrimp turn opaque, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on their size. Drain well, and discard the lemon slices. If you like, you can chop the cooked shrimp into smaller pieces.
  • Grate the zest from the remaining lemon into a large bowl. Halve the naked lemon and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Whisk in the mayonnaise and oil.
  • Add the celery, onion, herbs and cooked shrimp, tossing to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with lettuce and avocado, if you like.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Shrimp Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette image

To satisfy a hungry crowd, serve this tart shrimp salad, courtesy of Joanna Rockwell of San Diego, California, with white or brown rice in place of lettuce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 small white onion, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus leaves for serving
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce, leaves separated
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
  • To skillet, add 1 teaspoon oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked shrimp and toss to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with shrimp mixture, carrots, and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

SHRIMP SUMMER SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Shrimp Summer Salad With Creamy Cilantro Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Summer is coming to an end, so we have to take advantage of all the bountiful seasonal produce while we still can. Enjoy this refreshing and delicious salad with all the flavors summer has to offer, like cucumbers, mini heirloom tomatoes, baby corn, mango, and avocado.

Provided by Ivanna Lopez Guajardo

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons water
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped
¼ medium red onion, sliced
1 english cucumber, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced
10 mini heirloom tomatoes, quartered
8 ears baby corn, cooked and chopped
1 mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
4 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Add the cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast, chives, and water to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the romaine, red onion, cucumber, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, baby corn, mango, and avocado. Drizzle the cilantro dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  • Divide the salad between 4 serving bowls and top with the shrimp, feta, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Any leftover salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
  • Enjoy!

SAUTEED SHRIMP SALAD WITH GINGER-CILANTRO DRESSING



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Make and share this Sauteed Shrimp Salad with Ginger-Cilantro Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup cilantro or 1/4 cup Italian parsley, plus additional for garnish (about 1/2 bunch, stems removed)
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon pickled ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined (tails left on, about 16)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 or 3 limes)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 large tomatoes
3 avocados, pitted,peeled,and diced into 1/4 inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 English cucumber, peeled and diced into 1/4 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor and blend 30 seconds; scrape sides of bowl and blend 15 more seconds.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat.
  • Cook shrimp 3 to 4 minutes, until just pink.
  • Add garlic and lime juice and cook 30 more seconds.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from pan and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
  • Using a small, sharp knife, make an X on each tomato.
  • Fill a medium bowl with ice water.
  • Immerse tomatoes in boiling water 10 to 15 seconds, just until skin loosens.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove tomatoes and drop into ice water.
  • Peel skin; cut tomatoes in half and discard seeds.
  • Dice into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Put avocado in a medium bowl and gently toss with lemon juice.
  • Loosely pack 1/2 cup avocado into a 3-inch round cookie cutter, top with 1/2 cup tomato, and then add 1/2 cup cucumber, gently pressing each layer with a spoon.
  • Carefully remove cutter.
  • Repeat on each plate, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • (Alternate method: Gently mix salad ingredients and mound on plates.) Drizzle each tower with dressing, and add 2 shrimp.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 177.9, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.5

SHRIMP COBB WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



Shrimp Cobb with Cilantro-Lime Dressing image

Our delicious upgrade to the classic Cobb switches the usual chicken for shrimp but keeps the other signature ingredients. The zesty cilantro-lime dressing is a fabulous new twist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon grated lime zest, plus 3 tablespoons juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
1 bunch watercress, thick stems removed (3 cups)
2 hearts of romaine, thinly sliced (6 cups)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet; return to medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook in a single layer, flipping once, until opaque and firm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Whisk together zest and juice, oil, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Toss greens with half of dressing; transfer to a platter. Top with shrimp, tomatoes, eggs, avocado, and bacon. Season with salt and pepper; serve, with remaining dressing.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest shrimp possible. This will ensure that your salad is as flavorful as possible.
  • If you can't find fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp will also work. Just be sure to thaw them completely before using them.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy, so be careful not to overcook them.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. There are many different ways to make a cilantro dressing, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking.

Conclusion:

Shrimp salad with cilantro dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this shrimp salad a try.

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