Hazelnut Tropical Salad

This unique salad blends plump, succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy mayonnaise dressing infused with warm curry powder and black pepper. The addition of roasted hazelnuts provides a delightful crunch and earthy depth that contrasts beautifully with the tender seafood. It&# 226;ÂÂs a vibrant, protein-packed dish that feels both comforting and exotic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a light lunch, or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings. The flavors meld together nicely, making it a refreshing option that stands out from standard green salads.

Cooking Method: Roasting

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 527.7

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This unique salad blends plump, succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy mayonnaise dressing infused with warm curry powder and black pepper. The addition of roasted hazelnuts provides a delightful crunch and earthy depth that contrasts beautifully with the tender seafood. It&# 226;ÂÂs a vibrant, protein-packed dish that feels both comforting and exotic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a light lunch, or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings. The flavors meld together nicely, making it a refreshing option that stands out from standard green salads.

Ingredients

2/3 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Curry power
1 ds Pepper
2 pound Shrimp, shelled,

Directions

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shelled shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Drain the shrimp and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then pat dry.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, salt, curry powder, and pepper to create the dressing.
4
Place the cooked shrimp in a large mixing bowl.
5
Pour the curry mayonnaise dressing over the shrimp.
6
Toss gently until all shrimp are evenly coated with the dressing.
7
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chopped hazelnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 527.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.4g50%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 350.6mg117%
Sodium 3313.0mg139%
Total Carbohydrate 16.7g6%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 49.3g99%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, curry, mayonnaise, salad, hazelnut, tropical, indian, seafood, pepper, creamy, protein, lunch, dinner, appetizer, spicy, crunchy, quick, easy, healthy, roasted

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