quick shrimp salad
This is a quick and easy recipe that can be adjusted to your taste. Great for last minute treats and celebrations.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
method
Blend
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shrimp
- 1/2 - medium to large ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce * optional
- 3 tablespoons chilli sauce * optional
- 1 - 2 tablespoons dijon mustard * optional
- 1 - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro * optional
- 1/2 - 1 cups fresh,clean & dry watercress or spring salad mix per person
- - tobasco or favorite hot sauce
- - slices of your favorite fresh bread * optional
- - * salt & pepper to taste
- SUBSTITUTE
- 1/2 cup non-fat sour cream for mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt blended with equal amount of mayonnaise
- - your favorite crackers
How To Make quick shrimp salad
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Step 1Clean and dry all fresh herbs and greens. Set them aside.
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Step 2Cut the avocado in half. Remove the pit. Scoop the avocado to loosen it from its skin. While in the skin, slice the avocado thinly across the width. Then cut diagonally in thin slices. Each piece should be smaller than bite size. Set aside for later.
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Step 3Rinse and drain the cooked shrimp. Set shrimp aside for later.
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Step 4In a glass mixing bowl blend mayonnaise,seasoning, herbs and dijon mustard, chilli sauce, cocktail sauce and/or hot sauce. Add salt & pepper to taste.
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Step 5Place shrimp on paper towel to and pat dry. When dry, add the shrimp to the sauce blend.
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Step 6Add avocado chunks to shrimp and sauce.
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Step 7Blend gently by turning with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.
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Step 8Uncover and taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 9To serve as a salad, place clean dry greens on a plate. Place a scoop of the shrimp mix on top of the green. Place your favorite dressing on the side.
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Step 10To serve as an open-faced sandwich, place slices of bread on the a plate and add scoops of shrimp mix to the top of the bread or serve on the side. Suggestion:Serve with fresh fruit or salad greens on the side.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Seafood
Category:
Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#sandwich
Ingredient:
Seafood
Method:
Blend
Culture:
Indian
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