Shrimp Salad New Orleans Recipes

SHRIMP SALAD NEW ORLEANS

Steps:

• Combine rice, shrimp, salt, lemon juice, pepper, onion, olives, and cauliflower in a salad bowl.
• Toss together well.
• Combine french dressing, pepper, and mayonnaise, mix well.
• Spoon dressing over salad, toss again.
• Chill thoroghly.
• Serve over lettuce.

NEW ORLEANS BARBEQUED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Wash shrimp and drain well.
• Melt margarine/butter in a one quart casserole dish. Add salad dressing, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.
• Add shrimp to the casserole dish. Stir gently to cover the shrimp with the mixture. Cover and bake, stirring occasionally for 25 to 30 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
• Serve the shrimp hot on a large platter and place the sauce in individual bowls so that you can easily 'dunk' bread in the sauce!

SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a simmer. Slice one of the lemons and add to the pot, along with the shrimp. Simmer, never letting the water boil if you can help it, until the shrimp turn opaque, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on their size. Drain well, and discard the lemon slices. If you like, you can chop the cooked shrimp into smaller pieces.
• Grate the zest from the remaining lemon into a large bowl. Halve the naked lemon and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Whisk in the mayonnaise and oil.
• Add the celery, onion, herbs and cooked shrimp, tossing to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with lettuce and avocado, if you like.

BAKED SHRIMP/NEW ORLEANS REMOULADE SAUCE/FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• FOR THE REMOULADE SAUCE:.
• Preheat oven to 450°F; coat a 2-qt. baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Pulse the bell pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon, scallions, shallot, parsley, honey, and lemon juice in a food processor until bell pepper, shallots, and parsley are minced and sauce is well mixed.
• Season sauce with salt, pepper & red pepper flakes; chill until ready to serve.
• FOR THE SHRIMP:.
• Toast bread crumbs in 1-2 tablespoons oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer crumbs to a bowl and stir in chives, salt, pepper & red pepper flakes.
• Combine melted butter and remaining 1-3 tablespoons olive oil in another bowl.
• Dip shrimp into butter mixture, then dredge in crumbs and arrange in the prepared dish.
• Bake until shrimp are cooked through and crumbs are crisp, about 10 minutes.
• FOR FRENCH POTATO SALAD:.
• Cook potatoes in a pot of salted water with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (gives it a nice kick)until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add haricots verts(to the potatoes) & cook 2 minutes drain and set vegetables aside (on some toweling).
• Whisk together, Dijon, oil, vinegar, honey and tarragon in a large bowl.
• Season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes(if using) & a sprinkling of toasted white sesame seeds.
• Add warm potatoes and beans, toss to coat.

EMERIL'S SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH NEW ORLEANS-STYLE REMOULADE SAUCE AND BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a large bowl; drizzle with half of the remoulade sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined. Place tomatoes in a small bowl; drizzle with olive oil. and toss to combine.
• Divide lettuce evenly between 4 plates. Place avocado halves on top of lettuce and divide tomatoes evenly between each plate. Toss shrimp with remaining remoulade sauce and place on top of avocado. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.