Coastal Salad With Grapes And Shrimp Recipes

Steps:

• Put shrimp in a saucepan with salted water to cover; bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque in center. (Alternatively, grill or saute, sprinkling shrimp with salt as they cook.) Cool in refrigerator or under cold running water, then peel (and devein if you like). Cut shrimp in half if they're large.
• Combine nam pla or soy sauce with 2 tablespoons water, sugar and lime juice, and blend or whisk until smooth.
• Arrange the lettuce on 4 plates; top each portion with a few grapefruit pieces, some shrimp, and the mint and cilantro; drizzle with the dressing, then sprinkle with a little of the minced chilies and chopped peanuts if you like, or pass them at the table.

Steps:

• In small bowl, place shrimp and onions. In tightly covered container, shake oil, salt, tarragon and vinegar; pour over shrimp. Sprinkle with pepper; toss until shrimp are well coated. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Drain shrimp; reserve marinade to pour over salads if desired. Toss grapes with shrimp mixture. Serve on lettuce.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, grapes, celery, water chestnuts and the sliced whites of the green onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sherry, salt, pepper, sesame oil and dry mustard. Gently mix with shrimp and grape mixture. Sprinkle with the sliced green part of the onion and the sesame seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
• Place lettuce in bowl, and drizzle or toss with dressing.
• Then sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Steps:

• Shrimp can also be boiled, but tend to lose some flavor to the water that way. Peel and transfer shrimp to a large bowl to cool. In a separate small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise and dill together well. Pour the dressing over the shrimp and toss gently. Add the grapes and salt and pepper to taste, then toss once more and refrigerate, covered, for at least four hours. DO NOT SKIP THE REFRIGERATION STEP; THE SHRIMP NEED TO ABSORB THE DRESSING! Just before serving, taste and correct the seasoning, then toss again. Arrange on a platter of lettuce leaves and serve immediately. Serves 6 portions as a main course; 8 portions as a first course.

Steps:

• Shrimp can also be boiled, but tend to lose some flavor to the water that way. Peel and transfer shrimp to a large bowl to cool.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise and dill together well.
• Pour the dressing over the shrimp and toss gently. Add the grapes and salt and pepper to taste, then toss once more and refrigerate, covered, for at least four hours. DO NOT SKIP THE REFRIGERATION STEP; THE SHRIMP NEED TO ABSORB THE DRESSING!
• Just before serving, taste and correct the seasoning, then toss again. Arrange on a platter of lettuce leaves and serve immediately. Serves 6 portions as a main course; 8 portions as a first course.