GULF SHRIMP SALAD

Ingredients

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  • Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
  • Categories : Salads
  • Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
  • 3/4 pound cooked , peeled, and cleaned shrimp fresh
  • or frozen or 3 (4 1/2 or 5 oz.)cans shrimp
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 2 tablespoons french dressing
  • salad greens

Preparation

Step 1

Thaw shrimp if frozen or drain canned shrimp. Cover canned shrimp with ice water and let stand 5 minutes, drain. Cut large shrimp in half. Combine rice, celery, parsley, olives and shrimp. Combine mayonaisse, french dressing, lemon juice and curry powder. MIx thoroughly, add mayonnaise mixture to shrimp mixture; toss lightly. Chill. Serve on salad greens.
Suggestions: Tarragon is an interesting addition, also chives. Add a few drops of Tabasco to dressing mixture. Water chestnuts or slivered toasted almonds add crunchiness

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