Hot Ginger Shrimp Salad Recipes

HOT SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the onion, celery and peppers in peanut oil for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, bean sprouts, garlic and ginger; stir fry 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, sesame oil and salt; add to the pan. Bring to a boil. Stir in romaine. Remove from the heat. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Brush shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette. Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until pink, turning once.
• Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions on each. Drizzle with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, to taste. Refrigerated leftovers.

GINGERY SHRIMP SALAD WITH CRISPIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together jelly, ginger, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Place 3 tablespoons dressing in another bowl; add shrimp and toss.
• Heat 1/2 inch oil in a small, deep pot over medium until a single tortilla strip sizzles immediately when added. Fry half of tortilla strips, stirring occasionally, until crisp and light golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt. Repeat with remaining strips.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until pink and lightly charred, about 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Toss romaine, coleslaw, edamame, and herbs with remaining dressing. Top with shrimp and tortilla strips; serve.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Brush shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette. Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until pink, turning once.
• Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions on each. Drizzle with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, to taste. Refrigerated leftovers.
• Combine 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup toasted sesame seed, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Slowly add 2/3 cup canola oil and 1/3 cup sesame oil in thin stream, until blended. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

GINGER-RICE SALAD WITH CELERY JUICE AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the rice, shrimp, celery and scallions. In another bowl, whisk together the celery juice, lemon juice, ginger, salt and pepper. Set aside both bowls.
• Heat a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, shaking the pan, until lightly toasted. Remove the almonds from the pan. Add the celery seeds and cook, shaking the pan until lightly toasted. Place the celery seeds and almonds in a spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle to grind the mixture coarsely.
• Add the celery-juice mixture to the salad and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Sprinkle with the celery seed and almond mixture and serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND SNAP-PEA SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook snap peas until bright green, about 2 minutes. Reduce to a simmer, and add shrimp; cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
• Make dressing: In a blender, combine scallion whites, oil, lime juice, carrot, ginger, and cup water; blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, bell peppers, scallion greens, snap peas, and shrimp. Serve salad with dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.

HOT GINGER SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a fryer to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, season the shrimp with the spice mix.
• In a small skillet, stirring, dry cook the sesame seeds over medium heat until lightly toasted. Remove from the heat.
• Add the cellophane noodles to the fryer and fry quickly until puffed and golden. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil over high heat.
• Add the shrimp, ginger, and garlic, and quickly cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and firm, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon.
• Add the sherry and vinegar, and stir to deglaze the pan over medium heat.
• Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Cook until the mixture is reduced by half.
• Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, mangoes, green onions, and pepper flakes, and stir to warm through and wilt.
• Remove from the heat and add the shrimp and ginger mixture, and cilantro. Stir to warm through and adjust seasoning, to taste.
• Divide the lettuces among 4 plates and top with the shrimp mixture.
• Arrange cucumber slices on top and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
• Garnish with fried noodles, cilantro sprigs, and chives, and serve immediately.