Bahamas Shrimp Salad Recipes

OLD BAY SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set next to the sink.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright pink and cooked through, about 1½ minutes (the water needn't return to a boil).
• Drain the shrimp in a colander and then immediately plunge them into the ice water to shock them and stop the cooking process. Let sit until chilled, about 15 minutes. Peel the shrimp and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Old Bay, wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the shrimp, celery, and light green scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Before serving, transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the dark green scallions and a dash of Old Bay. The salad will keep for 2 days, covered, in the refrigerator.

THE BEST COLD SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1/2 tsp salt. Add shrimp and cook ~ 3-5 minutes or until done.
• Blanch shrimp in ice cold water to stop the cooking process and make them cooler to handle.
• Drain water and chop shrimp.
• Mix all ingredients, except shrimp, in a large bowl. Add chopped shrimp and stir.
• Add more mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Toss in more horseradish if you like it spicier.
• Serve cold shrimp salad over lettuce greens, or with crackers, toasted bread, or as a sandwich. Happy Eating! Beckie

BAHAMAS SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine rice and salad dressing in a large bowl. Stir well.
• Peel and devein shrimp. Chop into bite-size pieces. Add to bowl.
• Add celery, cauliflower, onion and bell pepper to bowl. Stir well.
• Add lemon juice, mayonnaise and salt to bowl. Stir well. Cover; chill until serving time.

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.

SCANDINAVIAN SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together pickling liquid, mustard, and sugar. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in fennel fronds. Transfer potatoes to a bowl with a slotted spoon, and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing.
• Return water to a boil; add shrimp. Remove from heat and let stand, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to an ice-water bath until cool. Drain well. Toss lettuce and sliced fennel with 2 tablespoons dressing; arrange on a platter. Top with potatoes, shrimp, cornichons, and eggs. Drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.

BAHAMA SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix the first five ingredients in a bowl or zip top bag.
• Add all the spices, mix well, taste and adjust ingredients. Set a small amount of the marinade aside for basting later on.
• Add the shrimps, pineapple and veggies. Marinate in fridge for at least 3 hours.The longer the better.
• Put shrimps, pineapple and veggies onto skewers. If you use wooden ones, first soak them in lemon water to prevent burning.
• Grill on the BBQ for 12-15 minutes or until done. Keep turning and basting with the marinade you set aside earlier.

EASY SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Transfer zest and juice to a large bowl. Repeat with lemon and lime. Add shrimp, crab, onion and pepper; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce with crackers.

SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.