Easy Shrimp And Pea Salad Recipes

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off as much water as possible. Let the colander with the pasta sit in the sink or on a towel to continue draining while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, place the shrimp, celery, bell pepper, peas, green onion, and dill. Shake the pasta once more, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
• If time allows, place the pasta in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge or at room temperature.

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP, CORN AND SNAP PEA SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high heat to about 375 degrees F or preheat a large grill pan over medium heat. Clean the grill grates.
• Grill the corn, flipping occasionally, until you see grill marks and the corn turns bright yellow, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, combine the shrimp with the lemon zest, a drizzle of grapeseed oil and a sprinkle each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss together. While the corn is cooling, grill the shrimp until you see grill marks and the shrimp is pink, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Once the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob and place into a large bowl; discard the cobs. Add the snap peas, chopped mint, radishes, almost all of the scallions (save the rest for garnish), the lemon juice, a drizzle of the olive oil and a sprinkle each of salt and pepper. Toss together and taste for seasoning. Add the feta and shrimp and toss to combine.
• Serve in a large shallow dish and sprinkle with the reserved scallions and mint leaves. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

SHRIMP AND PEA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place shrimp and peas in colander; rinse under cool water until thawed. Drain well. Place in large bowl.
• Add onions and dressing; mix lightly.
• Arrange lettuce on 4 plates to resemble cups; fill with shrimp mixture.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Chill before serving.

EASY SHRIMP AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• If using uncooked shrimp, boil shrimp 8 to 10 minutes or until pink.
• Drain in a colander
• Chill shrimp 30 minutes before using. (you can use frozen cooked shrimp and just thaw under warm water until thawed, drain well)
• Thaw peas under warm to hot water,drain well.
• Place shrimp and peas in a large bowl.
• Add red onion and dressing and toss lightly.
• Arrange lettuce on plates
• Add shrimp mixture to top of lettuce and enjoy.

SHRIMP RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and seasonings; shake well. Add to shrimp mixture; toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve on lettuce; garnish with tomatoes if desired.

CASHEW, SHRIMP & PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
• Set aside 2 tablespoons of the cashews. Combine remaining nuts, peas, onions, celery, and shrimp.
• Gently mix in dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Line a serving platter or bowl with lettuce.
• Spoon salad into center; garnish with reserved cashews and, if desired, dill.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, peas, green onions and parsley. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.