Cold Shrimp & Cilantro Salad
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb. cooked shrimp2 garlic cloves minced finely2 T finely minced shallots2 T olive oiljuice of 1 large lemon1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (use more or less to preference)3 T finely chopped lemongrasssalt to tasteground black pepper to tastecrushed red pepper flakes to taste6 cups of fresh greens
Directions
Wash greens and set aside.

Combine finely chopped shallots, garlic, cilantro, and lemongrass with cooked shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, few dashes of salt, a few dashes of pepper and hot pepper flakes (I use a few shakes; you should season to preference) in large bowl. Refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to blend.

Serve each chilled serving over a bed of 1 1/2 cups fresh greens.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THEBOTTOMLINE.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 194.4
  • Total Fat: 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 221.0 mg
  • Sodium: 371.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 25.6 g

Member Reviews
  • KIATNKAT
     Delicious!! - 1/4/10

    Reply from FORSYTHIABUSH (6/25/10)
    Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • PISACASS
     I like this salad too very tasty. - 11/28/09

    Reply from FORSYTHIABUSH (6/25/10)
    Thank you for trying the recipe. I'm pleased you liked it!

  • POPS4939
     I love shrimp and this is one of the best .
    pops - 11/13/09

    Reply from FORSYTHIABUSH (6/25/10)
    Thanks, Pops! I love shrimp, too, and appreciate your commebting on the recipe!

  • SUNNYWBL
     I love those cilantro shrimps from costco!

    Thank you for the recipe - 10/19/09

    Reply from FORSYTHIABUSH (6/25/10)
    Me, too, Sunny! Thanks for trying out my recipe and taking the time to comment!

  • CD2693807
     delish... used some cilantro and some celery - 6/5/21
  • PICKIE98
     Subbed minced celery for the cilantro.. personal taste. - 5/8/20
  • REDROBIN47
     This sounds like it would be a refreshing summer salad. I will try it when I get the ingredients. - 4/12/20
  • NASFKAB
     Lovely idea - 4/4/20
  • CD24912514
     nice - 10/7/19
  • JAMER123
     Looks delicious. Will be trying. - 9/6/19
  • BILLTHOMSON
     This was fantastic, its a keeper - 12/28/18
  • SHOAPIE
     I’ll try this without cilantro - 12/15/18
  • 2DIETORNOT2DIET
     I do about the same thing but I also use white balsmic vinegar, my family loves it I'm also a bigger garlic person I use 6 to 8 garlic cloves - 7/24/11
  • KATEINMICHIGAN
     Could you tell me about lemongrass? I have seen it and it's like a stick, I think. How do you prepare it? This looks fantastic. - 4/20/11
  • SHAMCREW
     Absolutely delicious!! Thanks for sharing! - 11/10/10
  • LAURIE219
     This shrimp is awesome! - 6/23/10

    Reply from FORSYTHIABUSH (6/25/10)
    Thank you for giving the recipe a shot. I'm so pleased you liked it!




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