Here is a recipe for shrimp salad with corn and tangy lime dressing:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ear of corn, kernels removed
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Cook the shrimp in a large pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and cooked through.
- Drain the shrimp and let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, corn, red onion, celery, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Tips:
- You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as cucumber, tomato, or avocado.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro.
- You can also use a different type of dressing, such as ranch dressing or vinaigrette.
- This salad is best served cold, but it can also be served at room temperature.
Here are some variations of this recipe:
- Shrimp Scampi Salad: Add 1/2 cup of white wine to the pan when cooking the shrimp. Once the shrimp are cooked through, add 1/4 cup of butter and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and then add the shrimp to the salad.
- Chipotle Shrimp Salad: Add 1 tablespoon of chipotle chili powder to the dressing. You can also add a 1/4 cup of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the salad.
- Thai Shrimp Salad: Add 1 tablespoon of Thai red curry paste to the dressing. You can also add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil to the salad.
