Shrimp & Rice Salad
Description
This elegant Shrimp & Rice Salad offers a delightful balance of warm, savory flavors and crisp, fresh textures. The base features cooked rice tossed with sweet, caramelized onions and earthy sauted mushrooms, creating a hearty foundation. Plump, juicy shrimp are mixed in along with bright green peas and vibrant red pepper strips for color and crunch. The dish is lightly dressed with French dressing, allowing the natural flavors of the seafood and vegetables to shine through. Served chilled or at room temperature, it is arranged beautifully on a bed of shredded lettuce with alternating slices of tomato and cucumber. This meal is perfect for light summer lunches, potluck contributions, or a quick weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring hours of preparation.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Add the finely chopped onions and saut until slightly browned and tender.
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Remove the onions from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, saut the sliced mushrooms for about 3 minutes, adding more butter if necessary, until browned.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauted onions, mushrooms, any remaining pan juices, and the cooked rice.
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Add the cooked peas, chopped red pepper, chopped parsley, ham strips, and most of the shrimp, reserving a few shrimp for garnish.
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Toss the mixture lightly and add enough French dressing to moisten the salad without making it soggy.
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Arrange the rice mixture in a ring shape on a serving platter.
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Surround the rice ring with two-thirds of the shredded lettuce.
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Alternate slices of tomato and cucumber on top of the lettuce border.
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Place the remaining shredded lettuce in the center of the rice ring.
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Top the center lettuce with the reserved shrimp for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 299.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.0g11%
- Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
- Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
- Sodium 58.4mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 50.4g17%
- Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
- Sugars 7.8g
- Protein 9.2g19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. If serving chilled, prepare the rice mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
For a lighter version, substitute part of the French dressing with a vinaigrette or lemon juice.
Ensure all shrimp are fully cooked before adding to the salad. If using raw shrimp, cook them until pink and opaque before mixing.
The recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Adjust ingredient quantities proportionally for larger groups.
shrimp, rice, salad, french, mushrooms, onions, peas, red pepper, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, ham, parsley, butter, sauted, seafood, lunch, dinner, potluck, classic
