Shrimp Salad – Shrimp Salad Recipe – How to Prepare Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad – Shrimp Salad Recipe – How to Prepare Shrimp Salad

Shrimp salad is a type of seafood salad known for its delicious taste and numerous health benefits. It’s packed with vegetables and shrimp, making it rich in vitamins and minerals that boost immunity. This healthy dish is also great for people following a diet. It’s easy to prepare and doesn’t require much time or effort. This recipe serves six people.

Main Ingredients for Preparing Shrimp Salad:

 

For Cooking the Shrimp:

• 1 large onion, sliced thinly
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 10 whole cardamom pods
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 kg of large shrimp

For the Shrimp Salad:

• ½ cup of mayonnaise
• ½ cup of sour cream
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pickled cucumbers
• 2 finely chopped pickled hot peppers
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of mustard
• 1 teaspoon of hot sauce
• ¼ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons of vinegar

For the Vegetable Mix:

• 1 cup of chopped green beans
• 1 cup of carrots, cut into thin sticks
• 1 large cucumber, cut into thin sticks
• 4 boiled eggs
• 1 large head of lettuce
• ½ cup of sliced olives

How to Prepare Shrimp Salad:

1. Cook the Shrimp:

   • In a medium-sized pot, fill one-third with water and add the onion, salt, cardamom pods, and bay leaves. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then add the shrimp. Let it boil for about 4 minutes until the shrimp turns light pink.
   • Prepare a large bowl filled with ice cubes and a small amount of water. Using tongs, transfer the shrimp from the pot to the ice bath and let them cool completely.

2. Prepare the Shrimp Salad:

   • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped pickles, hot pickled peppers, ground black pepper, chopped green onion, salt, mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, and vinegar. Stir with a wide plastic spoon until the ingredients are well combined.

3. Prepare the Serving Dish:

   • In a large serving dish, place a generous amount of ice cubes underneath to help keep the shrimp, boiled eggs, and vegetables fresh and crisp.

4. Assemble the Salad:

   • Arrange the vegetable mix in the serving dish and top it with the cooked shrimp and boiled eggs.
   • Drizzle the prepared sauce over the salad so that all the ingredients absorb the flavors, or serve the sauce in a side dish so everyone can take their desired amount.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy shrimp salad, perfect for a light meal or a nutritious side dish!