Shrimp And Caper Salad Recipes

COLD SHRIMP SALAD WITH CAPERS AND DILL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
• Add shrimp and saute until done.
• Reduce heat to low, add garlic and stir and cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Cool and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Combine onion and salt in a colander; let stand 15 minutes or until wilted. Rinse and dry with paper towels.
• Whisk mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add shrimp and onion; mix to coat shrimp with dressing.

SHRIMP AND CAPER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. RUN COLD WATER OVER THE SHRIMP IN A COLANDER TO THAW.
• 2. CLEAN AND CHOP CELERY AND ONIONS. SAVE SOME CELERY TOPS FOR GARNISH.
• 3. MIX MAYO AND RANCH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE AND OLD BAY IN A BOWL. ADD THE CAPERS AND LET SIT TO MELD THE FLAVORS
• 4. WASH AND ZEST THE LEMON INTO THE BOWL WITH THE DRESSINGS. SQUEEZE 1/2 THE LEMON JUICE INTO THE DRESSING.
• 5. CLEAN AND DE-TAIL (IF NECESSARY) THE SHRIMP AND CHOP INTO BITESIZE PIECES (THIS ALLOWS THE SALAD TO BETTER FIT ON A BUN IF YOU CHOOSE)
• 6. POUR A BIT OF THE DRESSING INTO A LARGE (OR THE SERVING) BOWL, ADD SHRIMP AND CELERY MIXTURE IN LAYERS CONTINUING UNTIL ALL USED. MIX IT TO DISTRIBUTE THE DRESSING THROUGHOUT.
• 7. IF DESIRED, GARNISH WITH CELERY TOP LEAVES AND ADDITIONAL CAPERS, PLUS LEMON SLICES. CHILL FOR 4 HOURS OR MORE.

MARINATED SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND CAPER SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp to skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Add scallops and season with salt and pepper; sauté just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl; cool. Drain off juices.
• Whisk vinegar, garlic and crushed red bell pepper in small bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add to shrimp mixture. Mix in onion and capers. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Place greens in large bowl. Drizzle with some dressing from shrimp mixture atop greens. Using slotted spoon, arrange shrimp mixture atop greens. Place tomato and avocado slices in border around salad, overlapping slices; drizzle with any remaining dressing.

CHILLED SHRIMP, CAPER, AND ORZO SALAD WITH SWEET CORN AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Add the shrimp and simmer until pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the shrimp and rinse quickly under cold water.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Add the hot shrimp to the garlic mixture and marinate for 10 minutes along with orzo.
• In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp/orzo mixture with the marinade, scallions, red onion, capers, celery, fresh corn and tomatoes, and set aside.
• To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Pour over the shrimp, orzo, and vegetables, add the parsley, and toss to incorporate. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve chilled.