Japanese Inspired Seafood Salad Recipes

ASIAN SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Make the paste: In a blender combine the first 9 ingredients and blend until pureed. In a bowl toss the shrimp with the paste and let marinate while prepping the vegetables.
• Make the salad: In a large bowl combine the 6 salad vegetables. Make the dressing: In a bowl whisk together the 6 salad dressing vegetables. Spray a large skillet set over moderately high heat with some vegetable oil and heat until hot. Add the shrimp and cook, turning, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just cooked. Add the shrimp to the salad bowl, drizzle with dressing to taste, and toss. Divide among serving dishes and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

ASIAN INSPIRED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the wine/water to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add the shrimp, and poach until they turn pink, about 3 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour, or until cold.
• Discard the poaching liquid.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, juice, zest, sugar and red pepper flakes to make the vinaigrette.
• Season with salt and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.
• Peel, pit, and slice the fruit. If using papayas, cut them in half to scoop out and discard the seeds before slicing.
• Toss the shrimp with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette, and marinate for 5 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuces, mint and basil.
• Drizzle half of the remaining vinaigrette over the lettuces and herbs.
• Toss to coat, and divide among individual salad plates.
• Top with the shrimp and the fruit.
• Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette on top, and serve immediately.

ASIAN-STYLE SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:
• Combine ingredients in a jar; shake and chill 4-24 hours before serving. Remove garlic clove after 2 days.
• Salad:
• Place lettuce in a large bowl; toss with just enough dressing to coat. Divide between 4 plates. Top with avocado, shrimp and Parmesan cheese and pepper to taste.