Panamanian Style Shrimp Salad Recipes

EASY SHRIMP SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• thaw shrimp in cold running water
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, then add 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning
• Add thawed shrimp to boiling water and cook until the water returns to a boil, no longer than 5-6 minutes.
• Drain the water from the pan and cover the shrimp with ice. Let the shrimp cool down in the ice for 15 minutes, then remove from the ice. Place the cooled shrimp in the refrigerator to continue to chill for one hour (or overnight)
• Peel and devein the shrimp. Then rough chop the shrimp leaving them in big pieces.
• Mix the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Serve with your favorite bread or roll, on a salad, or simply by itself.

SHRIMP SALAD FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until well blended.
• Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

PANAMANIAN STYLE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Add water to sauce pot and bring to a boil. Cook shrimp till they just start to turn pink. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Don't over cook. The lime juice will help finish the cooking process.
• Once the shrimp is cooled. Drain. Then add the juice of 1 1/2 limes. Place in fridge for 1 hour. After one hour. Drain lime juice from shrimp. Add remaining ingredients and the juice from 1/2 lime. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes till chilled.
• Notes: habanero is spicy. If you want to cut down on the heat remove seeds and membrane from the pepper. If you don't like fresh pepper you can add a few dashes of hot sauce.
• Depending on the size shrimp you buy I like to cut them into bite size pieces rather than leave them whole.