Mexican Prawn Salad Recipes

MEXICAN PRAWN, MANGO AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• toss cubes of avocado with a tablespoon of lime juice
• season lightly with salt and pepper
• toss cubed mango with coriander, chilli, onion and lime juice
• cut prawns into small pieces
• place ring in centre of plate for serving
• spoon avocado into ring and spread evenly
• add prawns and gently press into avocado
• layer mango on top and gently press
• gently remove ring
• serve and enjoy!

MEXICAN PRAWN SALAD

Steps:

• Line a lrg salad bowl, platter or individual serving dishes w/lettuce leaves. Mix the mayo, sour cream & opt Old Bay Seasoning (if desired) in a sml bowl & set aside.
• In a separate bowl, combine choppped prawns, beans, carrot, cucumber, eggs & chili. Season w/salt to taste preferences.
• Add the prepared dressing to the prawn mixture & fold it in gently to ensure all ingredients are well-mixed & coated w/the dressing. Pile the mixture into the bowl, onto the platter or divide equally among 4 individual serving dishes & serve immediately garnished w/opt avocado slices &/or lime wedges as desired.

MEXICAN SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers; discard onion mixture. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink., Divide lettuce among four plates; top with shrimp. Serve immediately with dressing.

MEXICAN SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Juice 1 lime into a large saucepan, and add the rind, 1 quart water, 3 tablespoons orange juice and the zest, allspice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Prepare an ice-water bath. Add the shrimp to simmering water, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath using a slotted spoon. Let shrimp cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then peel and devein; cut into small pieces.
• Juice remaining 1 1/2 limes, and whisk with remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the lime zest, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl (season with more cayenne if desired). Toss in shrimp, onion, and tomato.
• Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes. Divide lettuce leaves among 4 plates. Top with shrimp and avocado, and serve with lime wedges.

CELEBRITY MEXICAN SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the red chili, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, cilantro and vinegar.
• Rinse the shrimp in cold water, drain and, place them in an adequately-sized glass bowl and pour the marinade over them. Stir carefully to make sure that all the shrimp are covered with marinade. Allow the shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator, covered with cling wrap, for 8 hours, stirring at least once.
• At the end of the 8 hours, drain the shrimp and reserve the marinade to use as dressing.
• In four serving bowls, evenly divide the shrimp, beans, lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, avacados and corn. Toss each salad and top each one with the corn chips.
• Drizzle an even amount of the marinade/dressing over each salad and serve.

MEXICAN SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/2 inches water and lime rinds to a boil in a wide pot; season generously with salt. Add corn; boil until bright yellow and crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Transfer corn to a plate. Add shrimp and fish to pot; remove from heat, cover, and let stand until shrimp are opaque and fish is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to plate; let cool about 5 minutes. Discard lime. Cut corn from cobs.
• Stir together corn, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and oil. Remove skin from fish; flake into bite-size pieces and stir into corn mixture with shrimp. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally (or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day). Season with salt and pepper. Serve seafood salad over lettuce, topped with corn nuts.