Shrimp salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. It combines the delicate sweetness of shrimp with the crunch of fresh corn and black beans, all tossed in a tangy lime-cilantro dressing. This recipe features four variations of shrimp salad, each with its own unique twist.
The classic shrimp salad is a simple combination of shrimp, celery, onion, and mayonnaise. For a more flavorful option, try the avocado shrimp salad with a creamy avocado-lime dressing. If you're looking for a healthier choice, the black bean and corn shrimp salad is a great option, packed with protein and fiber. And for a spicy kick, try the chipotle shrimp salad, which features a smoky chipotle dressing.
No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. Serve it on a bed of lettuce or in a wrap, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or tacos. With its colorful ingredients and zesty dressing, shrimp salad is a surefire hit that everyone will love.
SUNNY'S SHRIMP, CORN AND BEAN SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Skewer the shrimp onto metal skewers and place on a baking sheet.
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon of the minced garlic, a big pinch of pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground pepper to taste in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and stir thoroughly to coat both sides of the shrimp. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn until slightly charred and grill marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool, and then cut the kernels off the cob.
- Grill the shrimp until grill marked and pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let cool, and then remove from the skewers and slice in half crosswise.
- Combine the corn kernels, beans, shrimp, cilantro and pink Himalayan salt to taste in a large bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 2 limes, the remaining 1 tablespoon minced garlic and freshly ground pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine. Let chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
GRAIN BOWL WITH BLACKENED SHRIMP, AVOCADO, AND BLACK BEANS
This blackened shrimp salad bowl is big and bold in flavor and makes for a low-calorie meal packed with shrimp, brown rice, corn, crisp bell pepper, black beans, and avocado. Easy to create with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen/pantry. If you prefer to serve burrito-style, just heat up some flour tortillas and wrap it all up. Either way, it's delish!
Provided by Sahara B
Categories Main Dish Recipes Bowls
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Combine water and dirty rice mix in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and set aside until needed.
- While rice is cooking, combine shrimp, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Mix corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil together in a bowl to make corn salad.
- Combine avocado, cilantro, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until dressing is smooth.
- Assemble bowls by dividing cooked rice, cooked shrimp, corn salad, black beans, and sliced avocado evenly. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.7 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 175.4 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 18.6 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 2032.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SHRIMP SALAD WITH CORN AND BLACK BEANS
I had this salad at Merrimans in Waimea, HI. It was delicious and this is my attempt to recreate it.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Other Salads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp. Saute 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
- 2. Add corn, ginger, garlic, and shallot. Saute 2 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet. Add black beans, butter and sugar. Stir until butter melts. Add onions. Toss well.
- 3. Season with salt and pepper. Divide greens among plates. Spoon shrimp mixture over. Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro.
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA
Steps:
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium high heat). Grill corn until just tender and brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to medium bowl. Add tomato, black beans, onion, cilantro, lime juice, 1 jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and stir to blend. Combine wine, olive oil, remaining jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Thread shrimp on bamboo skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Spoon salsa on platter. Top with shrimp skewers.
BLACK BEAN, CORN, TOMATO, AND SHRIMP SALAD
This colorful, Mexican flavored salad is perfect on its own or served with chips or tortillas. A can of Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes makes it super easy.
Provided by Tammy Lynn
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hunt's
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine black beans, corn, green chilies, tomatoes, green onions, shrimp, and cilantro in a large bowl; stir. Combine remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Stir in olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, and hot sauce. Best refrigerated 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 830.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
BLACK BEAN SHRIMP SALAD
"I lived in Venezuela for several years, so this Caribbean-style salad is a favorite of mine," says Rosemarie Forcum, a field editor from White Stone, Virginia. "I came across the recipe about 10 years ago and changed it to suit my taste."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the picante sauce, cilantro, lime juice, oil, honey, salt and, if desired, lime zest. Pour over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Using a slotted spoon, spoon onto a lettuce-lined serving platter or salad plates. Garnish with tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COOKING LIGHT BLACK BEAN, CORN AND SHRIMP SALAD
Make and share this Cooking Light Black Bean, Corn and Shrimp Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by shmitch2
Categories Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
- Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp; sauté 3 minutes or until done. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice. Remove shrimp from pan. Add corn to pan; sauté 1 minute. Stir in salsa, cilantro, and beans; cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Serve shrimp over bean mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1295.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 34.9
GRILLED SHRIMP, CORN AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADA SALAD
Steps:
- Make Dressing:
- Place lime juice in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Mix in cilantro, jalepeño, and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Make Salad:
- Combine tomatoes, beans, green onions, 3/4 cup cilantro and red onion in large bowl. (Dressing and salad can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover dressing and let stand at room temperature. Cover salad and refrigerate.)
- Prepare berbeque (medium-high heat). Mix lettuce into salad. Pour 1/4 cup dressing into small bowl. Reserve remainder for salad. Brush corn with dressing from small bowl. Grill corn unril beginning to brown, turning often, about 5 minutes. Brush shrimp with dressing from small bowl and grill until opaque in center, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Cut kernels from corn and add to salad. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top with shrimp. Garnish with tortilla chips and additional cilantro, if desired.
CORN AND SHRIMP SALAD
"This is one of the ways our family celebrates corn," writes Ruth Randolph of Orefield, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp, corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, basil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and cayenne. Pour over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEAN, CORN & SHRIMP SALAD
Cost per serving: $ 3.48. This Black Bean, Corn and Shrimp Salad is bursting with fresh and tasty flavors, and takes little time to prepare. This perfect weekday meal can be altered any way you like, depending on your preferences and what you already have in your kitchen. Try swapping shrimp for grilled chicken or black beans for chickpeas.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Black Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F Spread tortilla wedges on 1 or 2 large, ungreased baking sheets and bake until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cut kernels off ears of corn into a large bowl (you should have about 1 1/2 cups). Add beans, avocado, tomatoes, scallions, cumin, olive oil, lime juice and shrimp and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange lettuce on a serving plate, spoon shrimp salad on top and serve with tortilla wedges.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - If you don't have cooked shrimp, you can boil or steam them yourself. Just be sure to cool them completely before adding them to the salad. - You can use any type of corn you like, but fresh or frozen corn kernels will give you the best results. - Black beans add a delicious pop of protein and fiber to the salad. If you don't have any on hand, you can substitute another type of bean, such as kidney beans or pinto beans. - The dressing is light and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the honey. Feel free to adjust the amounts of mayonnaise and sour cream to your liking. - This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Conclusion:
This shrimp salad with corn and black beans is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it's also low in calories. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this shrimp salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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