Black Eyed Pea And Shrimp Salad Food

PEA SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Defrost the peas the night before in the refrigerator or in a colander under running cold water for a few minutes. Do not microwave the peas to defrost them, this will ruin the texture
• Drain peas and then pat dry to remove excess water. Place into mixing bowl.
• Add shrimp, water chestnuts, and green onion to the bowl.
• Stir in mayonnaise. Start with a scoop or two and mix it. Add additional scoops as needed until you get the consistency you want. You want it the be lightly dressed without swimming in the mayonnaise (unless that's how you like it!).
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium salad bowl, combine peas, onion, green pepper and garlic. Stir together all remaining ingredients and pour over vegetable mixture. Chill, covered for at least 12 hours.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together black-eyed peas, tomato, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, celery, and parsley.
• In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss into the vegetables. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.

BLACK-EYED-PEA AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Put peas into a medium saucepan, and cover with water by 4 inches. Add bay leaves, savory sprigs, carrots, and crushed garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until tender but not mushy; begin checking after 10 minutes more (cooking times will vary). Drain. Discard bay leaves, savory sprigs, carrots, and garlic.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic; cook until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons water. Raise heat to medium-high. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add pea mixture, remaining 6 tablespoons oil, and the vinegar. Season with salt. Stir in chopped savory. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Serve warm over lettuce, garnished with savory sprigs.

BLACK EYED PEA AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Put peas into a medium saucepan and cover with water by 4 inches.
• Add bay leaves, savory sprigs, carrots and crushed garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
• Cook, partially covered, 10 minutes.
• Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until tender but not mushy; begin checking after 10 minutes more (cooking times will vary). Drain.
• Discard bay leaves, savory sprigs, carrots and garlic.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic; cook until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute.
• Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons water. Raise heat to medium-high.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and water has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Add pea mixture, remaining 6 tablespoons oil and the vinegar. Season with salt. Stir in chopped savory. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
• Serve warm over lettuce, garnished with savory sprigs.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and salt and pepper.
• Toss all together with the black-eyed peas and let marinate for at up to 8 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

GARLICKY BLACK-PEPPER SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Make black-eyed peas:
• Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until browned but not crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate, then tear into small pieces.
• Cook scallions, carrot, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red-pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in fat in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add black-eyed peas and broth and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Make shrimp:
• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Season shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook shrimp with garlic, stirring occasionally, until just opaque (shrimp will not be fully cooked), about 3 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil, then briskly simmer 2 minutes. Add bacon and black-eyed-pea mixture and simmer until just heated through (mixture will be juicy). Discard bay leaves.

SHRIMP AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place frozen shrimp and peas in a colander; rinse under cool water until thawed. Drain completely.
• Combine shrimp, peas, red onion, and ranch dressing in a bowl; toss to coat.
• Arrange lettuce onto 4 plates; top with shrimp mixture.

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the black-eyed peas according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Stir in the peas, onions, celery, yellow pepper, carrots and mint., In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with tomatoes and bacon.

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, combine the peas, celery, onion and jalapeno pepper.
• In a small dish, whish together the oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, salt and Tabasco sauce.
• Pour the dressing over the peas and mix well; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, add the diced tomato and stir to combine.