Shrimp Salad
- Gluten Free
- Energy Kcal 237
- Carbohydrates g 8.3
- of which sugars g 8.3
- Protein g 13.7
- Fats g 16.6
- of which saturated fat g 2.62
- Fiber g 4
- Cholesterol mg 115
- Sodium mg 616
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 30 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: High
PRESENTATION
A good shrimp salad brings a fun mix of flavors to the table, especially when you add those tropical fruits like sweet mango and buttery avocado. This dish draws inspiration from Latin America, where people love making things like ceviche with seafood and fresh produce. And here's the thing, what’s cool about this version is how it mixes classic tastes with a little twist—sometimes you’ll find chickpeas tossed in for extra texture, or maybe a handful of spicy arugula leaves that give every bite a little kick.
You can also opt for a yogurt-based dressing, which keeps the salad creamy but light. With all that freshness and color, it kind of looks like a party on your plate. Each bite gives you tender shrimp, juicy fruit, and crunchy greens, so you never get bored of the combo. Really, really tasty stuff. This is the kind of shrimp salad recipe people talk about when they want something simple but with a bit of flair.
Some folks like to keep their easy shrimp salad and serve it chilled, letting the flavors meld together so everything gets even more moist and tasty. Others might pile it onto a toasted roll for a quick shrimp salad sandwich that works for lunch or as a laid-back dinner. And you know what? Since the ingredients are so light and bright, it feels like you’re eating something that’s both filling and a little tangy from the citrus or yogurt sauce.
In Peru and many other Latin American spots, seafood salads like this are a big hit, especially when it’s hot outside and you want something cool and fresh. The whole thing is super flexible, so you can mix in whatever you like—maybe a bit more spice, or some extra crispy veggies for crunch. Pretty simple. It all depends on what you’re in the mood for. The healthy shrimp salad angle makes this dish even more of a winner, since you get a bunch of vitamins and protein without feeling weighed down. To be honest, it’s no wonder this kind of seafood salad shows up at all kinds of gatherings and family meals.
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INGREDIENTS
- Shrimps 1.4 lbs (650 g) - (to clean)
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls
- Sweet Paprika 1 tsp
- Fine salt 1 tsp
- Black pepper 1 tsp
- For the salad
- Lamb's lettuce 2 cups (50 g)
- Arugula 0.9 oz (25 g)
- Mango ¾ cup (120 g)
- Red spring onions 1.1 oz (30 g)
- Avocado 1
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp
- Fine salt 1 tsp
- Black pepper to taste
- For the yogurt sauce
- Greek yogurt ¼ cup (50 g)
- Lime 1
How to prepare Shrimp Salad
To prepare the shrimp salad, start by cleaning the shrimp. Remove the tail from the body, then pull away the legs 1 and cut the back where the dark intestinal vein is. Remove it using the tip of a knife or a toothpick 2. At this point, you should have about 11 oz of cleaned shrimp. Put them in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and oil 3.
Add the sweet paprika 4, mix and set aside to marinate 5. Meanwhile, clean the scallion and cut off the base 6.
Then slice it thinly using a mandoline or a knife, 7 and then put it in a bowl with ice water: this will soften the flavor and make it crunchier 8. In the meantime, clean the mango by peeling it 9
and slicing it thinly; set this aside too 10. Finally, move on to the avocado: cut it in half, remove the seed using the blade 11 and then peel it. Finally, slice it into 8 pieces 12.
Heat a grill and cook the avocado slices 13, cooking 1 minute on one side and then the other 14. Place them on a plate and proceed to cook the shrimp 15,
these will cook 2 minutes on one side and 1 on the other: remember not to turn them over so that the cooking will be even 16. Place these on the plate too so they can cool down 17 and prepare the salad. In a bowl, add cleaned lamb's lettuce and arugula 18.
To these, add the drained scallion slices 19, adjust with oil, salt, and pepper, and mix 20. On a serving plate, arrange some of the salad along with a couple of pieces of grilled avocado and some mango slices 21.
Finally, garnish with the shrimp 22. Prepare an accompanying sauce by grating the zest of 1 lime into a bowl to which you've added the Greek yogurt 23. Then squeeze the juice and pour it inside 24.
Mix thoroughly 25 and then pour a few tablespoons on the plate 26; here is your fresh and tasty shrimp salad ready: enjoy 27.