Shrimp And Pea Salad Recipes

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.

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 AND SNAP-PEA SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook snap peas until bright green, about 2 minutes. Reduce to a simmer, and add shrimp; cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
• Make dressing: In a blender, combine scallion whites, oil, lime juice, carrot, ginger, and cup water; blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, bell peppers, scallion greens, snap peas, and shrimp. Serve salad with dressing on the side or drizzled over the top.

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.

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 SALAD WITH PEAS

Steps:

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

ASPARAGUS, SHRIMP AND SPRING PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and seasoning with salt and pepper; slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk.
• Stir in the chives and parsley; set aside.
• Arrange asparagus on a serving platter; spoon 1/3 of the vinaigrette over top.
• In a bowl, combine the peas and shrimp.
• Whisk the remaining vinaigrette again and toss with the peas and shrimp.
• Spoon mixture over the asparagus and garnish with chopped egg yolks and additional chives, 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.

CASHEW, SHRIMP AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: Mix first four ingredients and set aside.
• Set aside 1/4 cup of cashews for garnish.
• Combine the remaining cashews, peas, green onions, celery and shrimp.
• Add dressing and toss gently to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle reserved cashews over top.