Seared Shrimp Salad Recipes

SEARED SHRIMP WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, toss together cucumber, onion, jalapeno, hearts of palm, orange juice, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Dust shrimp with cumin, coriander, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat.
• Add half the shrimp; cook until browned on both sides and opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and shrimp.
• To serve, spoon shrimp over cucumber salad.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SEARED SHRIMP AND ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For dressing: Puree red bell pepper, add vinegars and garlic. Add olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste, but keep in mind that arugula is peppery, so light on the pepper.
• For Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil and minced garlic. Sear in a hot pan, until just cooked. Set aside.
• Assembly: Place arugula on serving plate, drizzle with a little dressing, add shrimp, and top with pecorino romano and Parmesan. Drizzle with just a bit more dressing. Serve immediately.

SEARED SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the shrimp to a mesh strainer set in a bowl of cool water and let sit for about 10 minutes to defrost.
• In a medium bowl, combine the defrosted shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Toss until the shrimp are well coated.
• Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1 minute on each side, until pink, opaque, and firm. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a liquid measuring cup, combine the shallot, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated. While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil until completely emulsified.
• To assemble the salad, add the mesclun greens to a large bowl. Top with the cooked shrimp, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, chickpeas, and green onions. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, then toss to combine.
• Enjoy!

SEARED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SAUTEED RAMPS AND "PICKLE" VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 2 oranges, skinned and broken into sections
• Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine the white wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey and mustard. Whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and the vegetable oil. Stir in the pickle slices and taste for seasoning. Set aside.
• Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet, over medium heat, and add the vegetable oil. Season the shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the shrimp, in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and then turn them on the other side. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp, and a little bit of the oil from the pan, to a bowl. Drizzle them with some of the dressing and set aside.
• Cook the ramps: In a large skillet, add the olive oil and the ramps and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook over high heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to wilt the ramps. Cook for an additional minute and then transfer them to a bowl.
• Arrange the ramps on 4 plates and drizzle with remaining dressing. (Or, alternatively, on a large serving platter.) Top each serving with some shrimp and sections of orange. Serve immediately.

SEARED SHRIMP WITH WARM NEW POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix shrimp, 1 tablespoon oil, thyme, lemon peel and garlic in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water just until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer potatoes to bowl; cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add shrimp mixture and cook just until shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate. Add wine to skillet and boil until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to wine in skillet and stir to blend. Pour dressing over potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix greens, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in large bowl. Divide greens among 4 plates. Place potatoes in center of greens. Top with shrimp. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and lemon wedges and serve.