Shrimp And Rice Salad Recipe

Shrimp and rice salad is a filing and delcious rice salad cooked with ham and shrimps along with mushrooms peas and bell peppers. Served in a fancy rice ring with shredded lettuce, this is a very enjoyable meal in itself.

Summary

Servings5Cuisine
Course

Ingredients

 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Onions2 Small, peeled and chopped finely
 Sliced mushrooms1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooked rice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Cooked peas1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Red peppers1 Small, seeded and cut into strips
 Chopped parsley2 Tablespoon
 Cooked ham4 Ounce, cut into strips
 Shrimp1 Pound (1 Pint)
 French dressing1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lettuce1
 Tomato slices3 (For Garnish)
 Cucumber slices3 (For Garnish)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 573 Calories from Fat 276

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31 g48.2%

Saturated Fat 6.8 g34.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 162.9 mg54.3%

Sodium 1032.9 mg43%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g15.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.5%

Sugars 15.1 g

Protein 29 g57.2%

Vitamin A 142.4% Vitamin C 111.5%

Calcium 11.3% Iron 29.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat the butter and saute the onions until lightly browned.
Remove from the pan.
Add a little more butter if required and fry the mushrooms for 3 minutes.
Mix onion, mushroom and any pan juices with the rice.
Add, peas, red pepper, parsley, ham and shrimps, saving a few for the garnish.
Mix lightly and add enough dressing to moisten.
Arrange the rice mixture in a ring on a serving dish.
Surround with shredded lettuce and put the rest of the lettuce in the centre.
Top with the reserved shrimps and arrange alternate slices of tomato and cucumber on the ring of lettuce.
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