Best 8 Shrimp Salad With Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing shrimp salad with rice recipes. This versatile dish offers a refreshing blend of succulent shrimp, aromatic herbs, and fluffy rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Dive into the classic simplicity of our traditional shrimp salad with rice, where succulent shrimp, crisp celery, sweet onion, and creamy mayonnaise come together in perfect harmony. For a touch of zest, try our tangy lemon shrimp salad with rice, where a zesty lemon dressing elevates the flavors of the shrimp and rice.

If you prefer a spicy kick, our Cajun shrimp salad with rice is sure to satisfy. Infused with aromatic Cajun spices, this salad packs a flavorful punch that will leave you craving more. For a healthier option, our grilled shrimp salad with rice is a delightful choice. Tender grilled shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a light vinaigrette dressing create a guilt-free meal that's bursting with flavor.

For a unique twist, explore our Asian-inspired shrimp salad with rice. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, creating a tantalizing fusion of Asian and Western cuisine. And for a refreshing summer treat, our chilled shrimp salad with rice is a perfect choice. With its combination of succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a refreshing dressing, it's a light and delightful meal that's perfect for hot summer days.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC SHRIMP & RICE SALAD



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For this easy-to-make main dish salad, you can prepare the rice mixture and chop the vegetables ahead of time. Cook the shrimp at the last minute, then assemble it all together for a light yet satisfying meal. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
4 cups fresh baby arugula or baby spinach

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with oil, garlic and oregano; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Transfer rice to a large bowl; cool slightly. For dressing, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, basil and lemon juice., In a large skillet, saute shrimp mixture over medium-high heat until shrimp turns pink, 2-3 minutes. Add to rice; stir in celery, parsley and pepper. Add arugula and toss lightly; serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



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This salad is popular in our community, where seafood of all kinds is readily available. It's great for summer picnics, but I serve it year-round. The shrimp, rice, olives, celery and hard-cooked eggs-with a mustard and mayonnaise dressing-make a nice combination.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups hot cooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 cups cooked small shrimp
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
1/4 cup diced pimientos
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • Place hot rice in a large bowl. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over rice; cool to room temperature. Add the celery, shrimp, olives, mayonnaise, pickle, pimientos and onion: toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Garnish with egg slices.

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP RICE SALAD



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This easy-to-prep salad is perfect to take to luncheons or bridal showers-and it makes a refreshing meal on a hot day. It's just as tasty with chicken for non-seafood lovers. -Joyce Pappert, Mars, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cups cooked rice
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Leaf lettuce
Cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and seasonings; shake well. Add to shrimp mixture; toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve on lettuce; garnish with tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

RICE NOODLE-SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces vermicelli rice noodles
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 limes (1 zested, both juiced)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 romaine lettuce heart, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, coarsely grated
2 1/2 cups mixed chopped herbs, such as cilantro, basil and mint
2 1/2 cups mixed chopped herbs, such as cilantro, basil and mint
1 cup bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Cook the rice noodles as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then snip into smaller pieces with kitchen shears. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk 1/4 cup fish sauce, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the jalapeno, sugar, half of the garlic and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; set aside. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Combine the zest and juice of the remaining lime and the remaining garlic, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons fish sauce in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp until lightly charred and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Toss the noodles, romaine, carrots, herbs and bean sprouts in a large bowl. Gradually add enough of the dressing to coat; toss. Divide among bowls and top with the shrimp. Drizzle with the dressing.

ASIAN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Pinch of sugar
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
1 large carrot, shredded
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup chow mein noodles and/or chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Whisk the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the dressing to a medium bowl, add the shrimp and toss. Add the carrot, celery and snow peas to the remaining dressing and toss.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to the bowl with the vegetables. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water to the skillet and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon, then add the liquid to the bowl with the shrimp. Let the skillet reheat, then add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and stir-fry the rice until toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Add the rice and scallions to the shrimp-vegetable mixture and toss. Divide among bowls and top with the lettuce, sprouts, chow mein noodles and/or peanuts.

RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes), plus wedges for serving
2 large cloves garlic, grated
1 red Thai bird or serrano chile pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces large shrimp (about 16), peeled and deveined, tails intact
1 8.8-ounce package thin rice noodles
1/2 head red leaf lettuce, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro and/or mint

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons hot water in a large bowl and stir until dissolved. Stir in the lime juice, garlic, chile and fish sauce; transfer 2 tablespoons of the dressing to a medium bowl and whisk in the vegetable oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat; set aside.
  • Add the rice noodles to the boiling water and cook as the label directs; drain, rinse with cold water and shake off the excess liquid. Add the noodles to the bowl with the remaining dressing; add the lettuce, carrots, cucumber and herbs and toss to coat.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp until charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Arrange over the noodles; serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD



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Serve this on individual plates on top lettuce leaves, garnish plates with quartered tomatoes, a couple of whole shrimp and a few whole olives. This is wonderful for a summertime (or any season) luncheon. Double or even triple the recipe to serve your guests. This should be made a few hours in advance and chilled to blend flavors. Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shrimp, cooked and peeled (can leave whole or cut in half)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, washed and uncooked
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
green olives, chopped (any amount desired)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons French dressing

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the mayo and French dressing (adjusting the French dressing to taste).
  • In a large bowl mix together ALL ingredients with the dressing, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and chill for several hours before serving to blend flavors.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH RICE



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The best shrimp salad I have ever had. Crunchy, tangy, sweet and salty all at the same time! A great different way to use shrimp. :) "Cooking time" is time in the refrigerator in this recipe.

Provided by Red Chef Mama

Categories     Potluck

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shrimp, cleaned and cooked
3 cups rice, cooked
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup pimentos, chopped
1/4 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 cups iceberg lettuce
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
French dressing

Steps:

  • Split each shrimp lengthwise.
  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp, rice, celery, olives, green pepper, pimento and onion.
  • Cover the mixture and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir together salt, pepper, and mayonnaise and toss with the shrimp mixture.
  • Spoon the mixture on top of the lettuce
  • Garnish with the tomato wedges and any leftover shrimp.
  • Serve with the French dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 511.9, Carbohydrate 124.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 22.9

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Cook the Rice Perfectly: For the best results, cook the rice according to the package instructions. Use a rice cooker or a pot with a tight-fitting lid to ensure the rice cooks evenly.
  • Use Fresh, Quality Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your shrimp salad will taste. Look for plump, firm shrimp and fresh, crisp vegetables.
  • Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they turn opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Let the Salad Chill: After you've assembled the salad, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Shrimp salad with rice is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a light snack. With its combination of protein-packed shrimp, fluffy rice, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's both nutritious and flavorful, give this shrimp salad with rice a try - you won't be disappointed!

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