Super Shrimp Spinach Salad Recipes

SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.

SHRIMP & SPINACH SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk in salt, pepper and mustard.
• Slowing whisk in oil, adding a little at a time until thickened Add rest of the ingredients.
• Let stand an hour.
• Mix salad ingredients together in a bowl.
• Dress w/ vinaigrette.

TROPICAL SHRIMP SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together the pineapple juice, orange juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Brush the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Place the spinach leaves, mango, macadamia nuts, and banana chips into a large mixing bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the shrimp in the skillet on both sides until just warm in the center, about 1 minute per side.
• To assemble the salads, drizzle the spinach mixture with the salad dressing, and toss until evenly combined. Divide onto four plates. Divide the warm shrimp among the plates, and top with goat cheese. This way the goat cheese will melt down a little from the warmth of the grilled shrimp. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes to serve.

SHRIMP SCAMPI SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute shrimp and garlic until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from heat., To serve, place spinach and tomatoes in a serving dish; top with shrimp mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over salad; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP SALAD ON A BED OF BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Thread shrimp onto metal skewers (or bamboo ones that have been soaked in water for 15 minutes). Brush both sides with oil and season with salt, pepper and a light sprinkling of sugar.
• Heat gas grill, with all burners on high, until fully preheated, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close lid and allow to return to temperature. Grill shrimp until fully cooked and spotty brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, mix in a medium bowl the tomatoes, cheese, olives, oregano, 2 Tbs. of the olive oil and 2 tsps. of the vinegar. Unthread shrimp and add to bowl. Lightly toss ingredients to coat. Set aside. (Can be made an hour or so ahead.)
• When ready to serve, drizzle remaining oil, as well as a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper, over spinach in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Add remaining 2 tsps. vinegar; toss again. Divide spinach among 4 large plates. Top with a portion of the shrimp mixture.

SPINACH SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook bacon in 10" skillet over med-high heat until crisp.
• Stir in vinegar, sugar and mustard; continue stirring til sugar is dissolved.
• Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in large bowl.
• Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture.
• Toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

SUPER SHRIMP & SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and water in microwave container and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and microwave again for 30 seconds or until dressing becomes light brown in color. Set aside.
• 2. Melt butter and seasoning in saute pan. Saute shrimp for 3 minutes to heat through and coat shrimp. Set aside.
• 3. Arrange half of greens and half of spinach in each of 2 large salad or pasta type bowls. Arrange egg wedges, shrimp and peas on greens. Drizzle dressing on salad. Garnish with croutons. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.