Shrimp Salad With Cucumber And Mint Food

WATERMELON SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Drizzle over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving. Toss before serving.

THAI SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; thread onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink., Stir the reserved dressing; add the shrimp, onion and cucumber. Toss to coat. Divide lettuce among four salad plates; top with shrimp mixture.,

CUCUMBER SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400º.
• Place the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet (line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup!). Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper then place in the oven and roast for 6 minutes, or until the shrimp is uniformly pink.
• Whisk the ½ c. of olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the beans, scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, and shallot, season with some salt and pepper, and stir to coat everything with the dressing. Add the shrimp and feta and stir gently to combine.
• Salad can be made a day or two ahead - keep covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

MANGO SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, lime zest, chile peppers, and sugar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Combine shrimp, mango, cucumber, and mint in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Drizzle vinegar over salad.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND MINT

Steps:

• Cook shrimp in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain and cool in refrigerator.
• Put mint and lemon juice in food processor and pulse to coarsely chop the mint. Drizzle olive oil into processor while pureeing until mint is finely chopped.
• In a serving bowl, toss shrimp, cucumber, mint mixture, zest, salt and pepper to combine.
• This will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Thaw the shrimp under cold water. Remove tails if needed. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl.
• Peel the cucumber and dice into bite-size pieces. Add the cucumber to the shrimp.
• Remove avocado from the skin and chop into bite-size pieces. Immediately coat the avocado with lime juice. Add to the mixing bowl with the shrimp.
• Finely chop the shallot and the dill. Add them to the shrimp.
• Add the mayonnaise and salt to the other ingredients and mix together. Taste and adjust the salt or mayonnaise amount if needed.
• Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for an hour or so to let the flavors meld.

CUCUMBER SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain shrimp - blot dry with papertowels to remove excess water.
• Slice the cucumbers thinly.
• In a pretty bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and wasabi, then mix in the cucumbers and shrimp.
• Chill 20 minutes.
• Garnish with peanuts, parsley, and/or green onions just before serving.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH POTATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cooled.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, shallot, remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and the paprika. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and add the garlic to the pan; cook until the shrimp are just cooked through and the garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Add the cucumbers, yogurt mixture and about half of the mint to the potatoes. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Add the shrimp and any juices from the skillet to the plates. Top with the remaining mint.

GRILLED SHRIMP, ARUGULA AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/3 cup of the oil and a pinch each of salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the arugula, watermelon, cucumber, mint, olives and onion; set aside without tossing.
• Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the red pepper flakes and a pinch each of salt and black pepper in a medium bowl. Grill until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Toss the salad until well combined and divide between 4 plates. Top with the grilled shrimp.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND MINT

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Place couscous in large bowl. Pour water over. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers. Mix in dressing. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.