Best 20 Spicy Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of spicy shrimp salad, a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. This delectable dish is not just a salad; it's an explosion of bold and vibrant tastes, a harmonious blend of textures and aromas that will leave you craving for more. Dive into a medley of succulent shrimp, kissed by the heat of chili peppers and enveloped in a medley of crisp vegetables, each bite offering a symphony of flavors. This spicy shrimp salad is not for the faint of heart; it's a fiery delight that ignites your senses and leaves you wanting more.

This culinary creation comes in various forms, each with its unique twist. Indulge in a classic spicy shrimp salad adorned with avocado and a tangy lime dressing, or embark on a Thai adventure with a zesty shrimp salad featuring lemongrass and coconut milk. If you prefer a smoky and flavorful experience, try a spicy shrimp salad embraced by chipotle peppers and a hint of paprika. But if you seek a refreshing and light option, a spicy shrimp salad with a cucumber and mint dressing will tantalize your taste buds. With so many variations to explore, this spicy shrimp salad promises a culinary adventure that will keep you captivated.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY THAI SHRIMP SALAD



Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad image

Jumbo shrimp are brined, roasted, then tossed with colorful bell peppers and cilantro in a zesty lemony soy-sesame dressing.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts water
½ cup kosher salt
½ cup sugar
¼ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup sliced peppers (red, yellow or orange)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • To brine shrimp, combine water, salt, sugar, and Kikkoman Soy Sauce in a large bowl, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Submerge 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp in the brine. Brine for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rinse shrimp. Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast shrimp until done, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Whisk lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Add peppers, cilantro, and shrimp; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 8633.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

SPICY SHRIMP AND CHICKPEA SALAD



Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad image

This warm salad of garlicky shrimp and herby chickpeas comes together in just 15 minutes and requires very little effort. Canned chickpeas, Fresno chiles, parsley and red onion get a quick marinade in a creamy citrus dressing while the shrimp cooks in a little garlic and olive oil. Fresno chile adds a little heat, but if you're sensitive to spice, you can remove the membranes and seeds before adding the chile to the salad. Make the dish your own by adding arugula, or swap the parsley for cilantro or the shrimp for scallops. Serve warm with a hunk of crusty bread, and enjoy leftovers straight from the fridge the next day with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
1 lime, zested and halved
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
1 Fresno chile or jalapeño, cut into thin coins or seeded and diced
1 packed cup parsley leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves, grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, lime zest and mustard. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Add the chickpeas, onion, chile and most of the parsley (reserving some for garnish), and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, pulling the pan from the heat briefly if it seems like the garlic is burning.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat with the garlic and oil. Cook until the shrimp are pink all over with a golden crust in parts, stirring and flipping the shrimp halfway through, about 4 to 6 minutes total. Turn off the heat, then squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp in the pan, stirring to combine and scraping up anything on the bottom of the pan to coat the shrimp.
  • Serve the shrimp on top of the salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH RICE AND MANGO SALAD AND SESAME SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Rice and Mango Salad and Sesame Sugar Snap Peas image

Categories     Fruit     Rice     Shellfish     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Mango     Shrimp     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Sesame     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (about 1 1/4 cups uncooked)
1 mango, peeled, pitted, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
4 10- to 12-inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, and crushed red pepper in bowl. Add shrimp; toss. Chill 2 hours.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and soy sauce in another bowl. Add rice, mango, and onions; toss well. Cover rice salad; let stand at room temperature.
  • Boil sugar snap peas in salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain peas and transfer to medium bowl. Toss peas with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 4 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Mound rice and mango salad in center of large platter; surround with sesame sugar snap peas. Top with grilled shrimp skewers and serve.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD



Spicy Grilled Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp
1/2 red pepper diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 & 1/2 lime
cayenne
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
fresh cilantro
lettuce
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Place in bowl with jalapeno, juice of 1/2 a lime and olive oil. Toss to coat and let sit for 15 minutes. In separate bowl combine cilantro, avocado, red pepper, and onion. Add juice of 1 lime, cayenne and salt. Toss to coat. Cook off shrimp on grill or on stove top in a skillet. Add shrimp to salad and toss to coat. Serve on bed of lettuce.

SPICY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds large frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and drained
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapenos or a pinch cayenne, optional
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 small ripe Haas avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed just before cooking
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice the romaine into bite sized pieces, place in large salad bowl and set aside. In a medium non-stick pan heat the olive oil. Add the avocado and saute for 5 minutes. Remove the avocado with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of avocado oil into a small bowl, and reserve.
  • Add the minced shallot to the skillet and return to medium heat. Cook, stirring until shallots begin to soften (about 30 seconds). Add the shrimp, salt and pepper and jalapenos or cayenne, if using, and saute until shrimp are cooked through (3-4 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and spoon the shrimp into the bowl with the Avocado pieces. Add the chives and cilantro and fold together gently, just to combine the ingredients. With a rubber spatula, scrape any remaining oil in the skillet into the bowl with the reserved avocado oil. Whisk in the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste to make a dressing. Toss some of the dressing with the romaine until the lettuce is nicely coated, divide among serving plates. Top the lettuce with hot shrimp mixture, drizzle with additional dressing, garnish with cilantro and serve.

FRESH CORN SALAD WITH SPICY SHRIMP AND TOMATOES



Fresh Corn Salad With Spicy Shrimp and Tomatoes image

This stunning salad is so summer. Made with fresh tomatoes, corn and bell pepper. love the bright colors. My grandmother always said that you should try to always make sure your table is multi-colored - never put out a meal that is monochromatic! It's dressed with a zesty mixture of lime juice, vinegar, olive oil and chile pepper. Bring this salad to your next outdoor get-together. It can stand up to the heat and is totally delectable!

Provided by honeysage.com

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 salad, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ears fresh corn, cleaned and the kernels cut off
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 red bell pepper (raw or roasted)
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • -Place the corn kernels in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the cajun seasoning and the shrimp. Over medium heat, put the olive oil in a large skillet. When it's hot, add the shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan to cool.
  • To make the dressing, just combine the lime juice, vinegar, olive oil and chile powder with a small whisk.
  • Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and pour the dressing over. Toss gently and taste to see if it needs anything (salt, pepper, lime -- ).
  • You can serve it at room temperature, or chilled. Or even slighly warm, I would imagine. It's just delicious, as well as easy and quick!

SPICY SESAME SHRIMP & NOODLE SALAD



Spicy Sesame Shrimp & Noodle Salad image

One of our favorite Korean dishes has always been a Korean Cold Sesame Noodles that my Mom made for us. It was supposed to be served at room temperature, but I like it warm. The shrimp-noodle salad recipe was a result of memories of my Mom's Korean background, and my love of fresh vegetables, packed full of flavor. The gochujang (hot chili paste) is a more savory kind of heat, that really blends beautifully with sesame, soy sauce and garlic. -Karen Bowlden, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SHRIMP & VEGETABLES:
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 cups coleslaw mix
3/4 cup julienned carrots
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from pan., Add sauce mixture to same pan; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes longer., Drain spaghetti; add to pan. Toss to combine with sauce. Return shrimp to pan and add vegetables; cook and toss over medium-low heat until vegetables begin to wilt, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY THAI BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SOUR MANGO SALAD



Spicy Thai Basil Grilled Shrimp with Sour Mango Salad image

Provided by Corinne Trang

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 jumbo tiger shrimp (about 10 per pound), deveined
1/4 cup fresh lime (substitution: lemon juice)
1/4 cup palm sugar or granulated sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
1 to 2 fresh red Thai chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1/4 cup packed fresh Thai basil, minced (substitution: mint or cilantro leaves)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sour Mango Salad, recipe follows
4 large green mangos, peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced using an Asian shredder or julienned with a knife
2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
2 red Thai chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into thin rounds
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (substitution: lemon juice)
1/3 cup fish sauce
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Using a paring knife, cut through the back shell of each shrimp. Remove the dark vein by running your forefinger between the shell and the flesh of each shrimp, keeping the shell intact. Reserve shrimp in a re-sealable gallon plastic bag.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved, then add the fish sauce. Add the garlic, chile, Thai basil, and 1 tablespoon oil. Stir well and pour over the reserved shrimp in the plastic bag. Seal the bag, squeezing out the air. Massage the bag to make sure that all of the shrimp are covered and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat. Oil the grill pan with remaining oil. Grill the shrimp, turning once to prevent burning, until evenly pink and golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve shrimp on large plate over Sour Mango Salad.
  • Mix the mangos, carrots, and chiles in a large bowl.
  • For the dressing: in a medium bowl, whisk together the lime, fish sauce, and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the dressing to the bowl and toss together. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain and serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.

CAESAR SALAD WITH SPICY SHRIMP



Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp image

Using light mayonnaise and lime juice in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat in this salad. Chili powder adds spice to the shrimp. This recipe is featured in the "Everyday Food: Light" book.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 corn tortillas (5-inch)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
1 large head romaine lettuce (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and crisp, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then break into pieces.
  • Heat broiler. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with remaining teaspoon each oil and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Lay shrimp flat on a broiler pan, and cook until browned and opaque throughout, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, Parmesan, anchovies, and up to 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, toss lettuce with dressing. Divide among plates, and top each with shrimp and broken tortillas. Garnish with more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g

SPICY SHRIMP SALAD



Spicy Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Terrie Achacoso

Categories     Salad     Onion     Pepper     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Shrimp     Summer     Bon Appétit     Miami     Florida     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 appetizer or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
Radicchio or butter lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cook shrimp in medium pot of boiling salted water until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes. Drain shrimp and cool. Combine mayonnaise and Old Bay seasoning in large bowl. Add bell peppers, green onions, celery and shrimp. Toss to blend well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf on each plate. Spoon salad into leaves and serve.

BRIGHT AND SPICY SHRIMP NOODLE SALAD



Bright and Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad image

A punchy, chile-spiked fish sauce vinaigrette works as both marinade and dressing for glass noodles and handfuls of basil and cucumber.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Lunch     Shrimp     Seafood     Shellfish     Noodle     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Dairy Free     Sauté     Chile Pepper     Honey     Ginger     Cucumber     Peanut

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp. honey
1 serrano chile, very thinly sliced
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. fish sauce
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
1 lb. large shrimp (preferably wild), peeled, deveined
6 oz. bean thread (cellophane or glass) noodles
1 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
½ cup salted, roasted peanuts, crushed, divided
1 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Stir lime juice and honey in a small bowl until honey dissolves. Mix in chile, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, and 3 Tbsp. oil; season dressing with salt.
  • Toss shrimp and 2 Tbsp. dressing in a medium bowl to coat; let sit 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and add to bowl with remaining dressing along with cucumber and ¼ cup peanuts; toss well.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Pour off any liquid from shrimp and pat dry; season all over with salt. Cook shrimp, tossing occasionally, until browned and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with noodles, add basil, and toss well to combine.
  • Divide noodle salad among bowls and top with remaining peanuts.

SPICY ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD



Spicy Asian Shrimp Salad image

This flavorful main dish salad pairs well with a glass of Gallo® Family Vineyards White Zinfandel. The salad dressing also makes a wonderful marinade for grilled meats, poultry and fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head leaf lettuce, torn
1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup canned bean sprouts
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
12 fresh cilantro leaves
12 fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Place the lettuce in a large serving platter. Arrange the shrimp, bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, cilantro and mint leaves on top., In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY SHRIMP AND MANGO WITH SNOW PEA SALAD



Spicy Shrimp and Mango with Snow Pea Salad image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 red onions, sliced
1 tablespoon ginger julienned
1 1/2 tablespoons sambal
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Juice of 2 limes
2 ripe mangoes, diced
1/2 pound of blanched snow peas
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a hot wok, coat wok with oil and caramelize onions with the ginger. Season. Add sambal and shrimp and stir fry until just cooked through. Deglaze with lime juice and add mangoes. Check for seasoning.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon, vinegar and oil. Check for seasoning. Toss with snow peas. Place a pile of snow peas in the middle of the plate. Surround with stir fry. Garnish with mango slices.

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP SALAD WITH SPICY SOUTHWESTERN DRESSING



Southwestern Shrimp Salad With Spicy Southwestern Dressing image

I know, it's a loooooong list of ingredients, but it's so worth it and it includes lots of variations. While marinating the shrimp, prepare all the other ingredients. To make it extra special, serve al fresco with friends. Don't forget to chill your plates. Prep times includes marinate time.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 48m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 30

1/4 cup lime juice
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 -1 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (use for cooking the shrimp) or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil (use for cooking the shrimp)
1 medium sweet onions (Vadalia, Walla Walla, Texas Sweet or about 8 green onions, thinly sliced including some green tops) or 1 medium red onion, peeled, cut into wedges (Vadalia, Walla Walla, Texas Sweet or about 8 green onions, thinly sliced including some green tops)
1 orange, peeled, seeds removed and sectioned (can substitute 2 - 3 tangerines or 4 clementines)
1 small yellow sweet peppers (or diced) or 1 small red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips (or diced)
1 small green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips (or diced)
4 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce or 4 cups other lettuce, cleaned and dried
1 cup fresh drained pineapple or 1 cup drained canned pineapple chunk
1 cup red grapes (or combination) or 1 cup green grape, seedless (or combination)
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro leaves
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh cilantro leaves or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon finely snipped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
cayenne pepper (or to taste) or several drops hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 pinch sugar (or to taste and optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil (mild flavored)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
reduced-fat cheese, of choice sliced black (optional) or ripe olives, and sprigs of cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Shrimp:.
  • In a deep medium bowl, combine first 9 marinade ingredients, blending well. Add shrimp, coating each well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes to allow shrimp to absorb marinade flavors.
  • While shrimp are marinating, prepare fruit and vegetables; set aside.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. In a medium heavy skillet, saute shrimp in 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons hot oil for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque in color and cut easily with a fork and are done. Do not overcook as shrimp will become tough.
  • Arrange salad greens on each of four dinner plates, dividing evenly. Top each with sauteed shrimp, fruit, vegetables and snipped cilantro. Drizzle a small amount of Southwestern-style Vinaigrette Dressing over each salad. Garnish each with shredded cheese of choice, sliced olives, and a sprig of cilantro, if desired.
  • For the Dressing:.
  • In a deep small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients, blending well. With a wire whisk, gradually add both olive oil and salad oil, whisking until mixture is smooth and well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste, whisking to blend. Or, combine vinegar and oil in a blender container; cover and blend until mixture is smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients, stirring by hand to mix. Dressing may be stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, in a glass container for up to 1 week. Variation: Omit vinegar and use 1/3 to 1/2 cup lime juice. May add 1 teaspoon grated lime peel to dressing, if desired.

THAI SPICY SHRIMP SALAD (YAAM GOONG)



Thai Spicy Shrimp Salad (Yaam Goong) image

Spicy, refreshing, and easy and quick beyond belief to make! Buy your shrimp already cooked from the market and you won't have to cook a thing!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head green leaf lettuce, cut
1 lb shrimp, cleaned and steamed
1/2 inch gingerroot, cut into thin julienne pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped green onions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
15 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Put lettuce in salad bowls, and arrange shrimp on top.
  • Place ginger, onion and chilies over shrimp.
  • In a small bowl, mix lemongrass, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and black pepper.
  • Pour over salads and garnish with green onion, cilantro, and mint leaves.
  • Serve.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PLUM SALAD



Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Plum Salad image

Grilled shrimp marinated with a jalapeño-garlic oil are served with a sweet and savory plum relish in this delectable dinner recipe. Two Japanese-inspired ingredients-shiso leaves and sake-take it to the next level.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, cut in half lengthwise
1 clove garlic, smashed
6 plums, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons sake
4 shiso leaves, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Zest of 1 lime
2 pounds (28 to 30) large shrimp, peeled with tail intact, deveined
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine oil, jalapeno, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat; set aside until completely cool.
  • Place plums in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar. Toss to combine. Add sake, shiso, and zest; stir to combine. Set aside for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Heat a grill or broiler. Toss shrimp with oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with plum salad.

SOUTHWEST SHRIMP SALAD WITH SPICY HONEY-LIME DRESSING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Southwest Shrimp Salad with Spicy Honey-Lime Dressing Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 16

DRESSING:
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 to 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 to 8 cups mixed lettuce leaves
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into strips
1/2 half cup red onion, diced
1 avocado, cut into bite size pieces
2 jalapeños peppers, deseeded and cut into bite size pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 cup of shredded cheese
1/4 cup of sour cream
Juice and zest of one lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 to 3 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or cruet, combine the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, oil, honey and taco seasoning. Stir or shake to combine. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the rest of the salad. Place the shrimp in a container with a lid. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the shrimp. Place the lid on the container. Shake to coat. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over a medium flame. Add shrimp to the pan, making sure they lie flat and do not over lap. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the side touching the pan starts to turn pink. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the shrimp to cool. In a large bowl combine lettuce, peppers, onion, avocado, and tomatoes. Add shrimp and cheese. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and toss.

GRILLED SPICY SHRIMP WITH FRESH PLUMS + BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD WITH PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE



GRILLED SPICY SHRIMP WITH FRESH PLUMS + BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD WITH PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE image

Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 14

GRILLED SPICY SHRIMP WITH FRESH PLUMS + BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD
10 pieces fresh shrimp
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon srirachi chile pepper paste
4 whole fresh plums sliced in half, pit removed, sliced slivers
4 whole pieces of Belgian endive, sliced on the bias
1 small red onion, sliced thin
PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE
1/2 cup passion fruit puree
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/8 cup aged sherry vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • GRILLED SPICY SHRIMP WITH FRESH PLUMS + BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD INSTRUCTIONS: * Combine olive oil, chile pepper paste and ground pepper-marinate shrimp for at least one hour. * Grill shrimp on one side for 2 minutes, then turn and finish (1 minute) and set aside. * Mix endive, plums and red onion in a bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of sherry vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. * Add salt and pepper to taste and mix garnish with chives. * Place shrimp on salad, drizzle on passion fruit vinaigrette. PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE INSTRUCTIONS: * Puree in blender all ingredients except olive oil. * Add olive oil slowly while machine is on-add all of the oil gradually. * Add salt and pepper to taste.

SPICY SHRIMP STUFFED SHELLS SALAD



Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Shells Salad image

Go ahead and say that 3 times fast! LOL! 0) Here you have have a spicy salad stuffed into jumbo pasta shells made easy for fun finger food.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to box directions
3/4 cup defrosted shrimp, cut into 1/4 if not small shrimp
1 cup diced summer slicing tomatoes
1/3 cup diced seeded cucumber
1/4 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced zucchini
1/3 cup diced scallion
1 avocado, 3/4 cup diced
1 chipotle pepper, seed removed and diced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon herbs (cilantro, basil, and or parsley)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 fresh lime, juice
2 tablespoons yogurt
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Toss salad ingredients together.
  • Toss dressing ingredients together, add to salad and stir to coat.
  • Stuff and I mean stuff liberally into the shells. Chill for 1 hour. Garnish with fresh herbs and plate of a bed of fresh greens if desired.

CORNMEAL CRUSTED SHRIMP WITH SPICY 3-2-1 SAUCE AND CHAYOTE SALAD



Cornmeal Crusted Shrimp with Spicy 3-2-1 Sauce and Chayote Salad image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

20 large shrimp, peeled to the tail, de-veined
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon black pepper (mixed with flour)
3 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup cornmeal
Salt and black pepper
3-2-1 Sauce, recipe follows
Chayote Salad, recipe follows
Canola oil, for sauteing
2 jalapenos, seeded and julienned
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1/6 cup sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 medium tomatoes, 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup canola oil
2 limes, juiced and zested
Salt and pepper
2 chayotes, peeled and fine julienned
3 scallions, 1/16-inch sliced, green part only

Steps:

  • Preheat a fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Dredge the shrimp in flour/pepper, then egg, last cornmeal. Fry until golden brown and delicious, about 4 minutes. Drain and season with salt and pepper.
  • On a plate, place a small amount of the salad in the middle. Surround the salad with the sauce and place 5 shrimp leaning against the salad.
  • In a non-reactive saute pan coated lightly with oil, saute jalapenos, garlic, and ginger until brown, about 4 minutes. Add sugar and deglaze with vinegar and soy. Reduce by 50 percent and add tomatoes and butter. Check for seasoning.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, juice and oil. Add the zest and toss with the chayote, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper. This should be done 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • For the freshest and most flavorful shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp whenever possible. Frozen shrimp is also a good option, just be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • To devein shrimp, use a sharp knife to make a shallow incision along the back of the shrimp, from the head to the tail. Then, use your fingers to pull out the vein.
  • If you don't have time to cook the shrimp yourself, you can buy pre-cooked shrimp at the grocery store. Just be sure to check the label to make sure the shrimp are deveined.
  • This salad is best served cold, so be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • If you like your salad spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • For a healthier version of this salad, use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.

Conclusion:

Spicy shrimp salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its zesty dressing and crunchy vegetables, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give spicy shrimp salad a try!

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