Summer Shrimp And Rice Salad Recipes

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.

ASIAN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the dressing to a medium bowl, add the shrimp and toss. Add the carrot, celery and snow peas to the remaining dressing and toss.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to the bowl with the vegetables. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water to the skillet and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon, then add the liquid to the bowl with the shrimp. Let the skillet reheat, then add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and stir-fry the rice until toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Add the rice and scallions to the shrimp-vegetable mixture and toss. Divide among bowls and top with the lettuce, sprouts, chow mein noodles and/or peanuts.

TEXAS SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in large pot; add shrimp and return to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes.
• Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water. Cool shrimp; peel and devein.
• Combine shrimp, rice, beans, olives and onions; toss well.
• Combine salad dressing with seasonings; mix well.
• Pour over rice mix and chill.
• Serve over salad greens.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH RICE

Steps:

• Split each shrimp lengthwise.
• In a large bowl, combine shrimp, rice, celery, olives, green pepper, pimento and onion.
• Cover the mixture and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir together salt, pepper, and mayonnaise and toss with the shrimp mixture.
• Spoon the mixture on top of the lettuce
• Garnish with the tomato wedges and any leftover shrimp.
• Serve with the French dressing.

PATIO SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place rice in a medium-size mixing bowl. Mix pickles, olives, onion, salt, green pepper, raisins and tomato juice into the rice. Stir well and let mixture stand 5 minutes.
• Mix shrimp and mayonnaise into the mixture, toss lightly and serve.