Creole Shrimp Salad Recipes

THE BEST SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter over medium-high heat in a skillet or saute pan. Add the onion, pepper and celery.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook approximately 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are very soft, adjusting heat as necessary so vegetables don't burn.
• Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper and bay leaf. Stir briefly.
• Add the tomato sauce, water and Worcestershire.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• Stir in the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes or until just firm.
• Add hot sauce, salt and black pepper to taste.
• Remove bay leaf, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with hot, cooked rice and lemon wedges.

CREOLE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a mason jar with a lid or a small mixing bowl combine the first 3 ingredient steps, from salt to celery salt. Set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning mix(above).
• 3. Add cooked and cooled shrimp, toss well. You can use frozen, thawed shrimp, just bring them to room temp. Peeled or unpeeled, it's up to you. Set aside.
• 4. In a large mixing bowl toss together the mixed baby greens, radish, celery, tomatoes, ranch dressing whisked with 2 teaspoons creole seasoning(above).
• 5. Turn your oven onto broil.
• 6. Slice baguette in half lengthwise.
• 7. In a small bowl whisk together the Extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning(above).
• 8. Lightly brush the baguette halves with oil mix. Toast until nice and brown and a bit crispy.
• 9. Remove and cut at an angle into 2 inch thick slices.
• 10. To Plate: Lay out 4 dinner plates, place 2 bread slices at the edge, divide salad, top with shrimp. Place 1/4 cup muffuletta salad opposite the bread toast and serve.

JAZZED UP CREOLE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place all the Remoulade Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning to your likings.
• Add the shrimp and stir to coat.
• Chill for 2 hour for flavors to meld.
• Plate over greens, stuff into half an avocado,(my Favorite) or into a Baguette.
• Enjoy!
• FYI: If you don`t enjoy a chunky salad like sauce by all means blend it for a smooth dressing.

SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• In a large heavy kettle cook garlic, onions, celery, and bell peppers in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add all remaining ingredients except shrimp and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and cook, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Serve shrimp and sauce over coked rice.