Latin Shrimp Rice And Corn Salad Recipes

SHRIMP VERACRUZ WITH BROWN RICE, CORN, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine 6 cups water, 2 cups rice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook just until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in corn, then drain. Transfer rice mixture to large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Mix in green onions, bell peppers, and olives.
• Boil shrimp in large pot of boiling salted water until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain; set aside. Blend salsa, oil, lime juice, cumin, and lime peel in processor until dressing is smooth. Stir half of dressing into rice mixture. (Can be made up to 8 hours ahead. Cover shrimp, rice mixture, and remaining dressing separately and chill.)
• Mix shrimp and remaining dressing into rice mixture. Season salad with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large platter. Garnish with lime wedges.

SHRIMP RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and seasonings; shake well. Add to shrimp mixture; toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve on lettuce; garnish with tomatoes if desired.

CORN AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the shrimp, corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, basil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and cayenne. Pour over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the mayo and French dressing (adjusting the French dressing to taste).
• In a large bowl mix together ALL ingredients with the dressing, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill for several hours before serving to blend flavors.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 10 cups of water to a boil.
• Stir in 1 tblsp salt.
• Add the rice and cook uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 15 minutes.
• Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Place the rice in a large serving bowl.
• Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil and stir in 1 tblsp of the lemon juice.
• Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 1 ½ minutes.
• Drain the shrimp.
• Transfer to a work surface and chop into small pieces.
• Toss the rice with ¼ cup of th e oil and the remaining 3 tblsps lemon juice.
• Add the shrimp, tomatoes, fennel, scallions, dill and garlic; toss.
• Add up to 1 tblsp more of oil.
• Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
• Let stand for at least 20 minutes before serving.

BLACK BEAN, CORN, TOMATO, AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine black beans, corn, green chilies, tomatoes, green onions, shrimp, and cilantro in a large bowl; stir. Combine remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Stir in olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, and hot sauce. Best refrigerated 2 hours before serving.