Best 7 Shrimp Starter Salad Recipes

EASY CLASSIC SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Enjoy.

COCONUT SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• For the coconut shrimp: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the cornstarch, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and coconut flakes.
• Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mixture and shaking off any excess, then in the egg wash and finally in the coconut breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure each shrimp has an even coating. Fry the shrimp in the oil in small batches until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt.
• For the dressing: Mix the ranch, cilantro, hot sauce and lime zest and juice in a small bowl.
• For the salad: Arrange the greens, mango, cashews, radishes and cucumber on a platter. Top with the shrimp and serve with the dressing on the side.

SHRIMP SALAD

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.

SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALADS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the shrimp, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, corn, peas and red pepper; divide among 4 serving plates. Top each with shrimp and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salads.

SHRIMP STARTER SALAD

Steps:

• Distribute the lettuce to cover the bottom of 4 individual bowls or plates.
• Arrange the chopped tomato on top of the lettuce.
• Sprinkle on the peas (if using frozen have the peas fully thawed but uncooked).
• Chop the cheese to 1/4" size and spread it evenly over the salads.
• Arrange shrimp on top.
• Place slices of Avocado On one side on the edge of the salad.
• Serve dressing of your choice at the table.

STARTER SALAD

Steps:

• Break the stock ends off the 4 romaine leaves to make them equal in size. Place them on a plate at the 4 corner positions. Rip the stock ends into small pieces and sprinkle them on top of the corner leaves. Place a tomato slice on top of them. Place two cucumber slices beside each other on top of the tomato slices. Sprinkle equal amounts of the chopped green onion and parsley over the cucumber slices. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over all.
• Whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil until well combined; drizzle over each corner salad.
• Pass and serve with a pie slicer that can be placed under each individual corner salad to pick each up and place on individual salad plates.

SHRIMP SALAD

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.