Curried Shrimp Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: sothern Living- Eleanor K. Brandt

Serves 6 people

Categories: Salad - slaw

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 lb. medium-size fresh shrimp*
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 4 celery ribs, diced
  • 4 green onions, diced
  • 1 3/4 cups Curried Dressing
  • Toppings: toasted slivered almonds, toasted coconut, golden raisins, sliced green onions
  • Curried Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup mango chutney
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Bring 6 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. Peel shrimp and devein, if desired.

  3. Combine lettuce, celery, and green onions, and place on a large platter. Arrange shrimp over lettuce mixture. Chill, if desired.

  4. Serve with Curried Dressing and desired toppings.

  5. 4 cups chopped cooked chicken may be substituted for fresh boiled shrimp.

  6. Curried Dressing:

  7. Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

  8. about 1 3/4 cups

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