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Summer Shrimp Salad

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This speedy summer shrimp salad tosses pears, cucumber, cashews and fresh mint with a lemony dressing for a refreshing light seafood supper.

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Shrimp is one of my summertime ingredient best friends – it’s easy to find, easy to cook, and you can make it about a million different ways.

And while I love a warm shrimp supper, now that summer is officially here, I’m all about the cool suppertime salad.

(Side note: our wildflower meadow has now transitioned into millions of Black-Eyed Susans and a couple of others that I’m not sure what they are, other than so so so pretty – anybody got any ideas for me?)

wildflower bouquet

Back at the recipe, I originally made this salad with peaches (and that’s a great variation if you are a peach person) but there was something about the slightly tarter taste of pears that I loved even more.

We’ve also got some cucumbers and cashews for crunch, some chopped scallions for a little sass, a zippy lemony dressing, and to make the whole thing just summertime perfect, a generous handful of fresh mint.

mint leaves

You can find mint both in your supermarket and your friendly local farmer’s market. And if you plant your own, it will come up faithfully every year and you will have mint FOREVER. Fresh mint tea for everyone!

How to make summertime shrimp salad!

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pound of peeled shrimp.  Cook  your shrimpies until they just done, about three minutes.  Pour them into a strainer, run them under cold water until they are nice and cool, then put ‘em in a mixing bowl.

Next!  Put the juice and zest from one lemon, a couple tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch each of  salt and pepper in a small jar, cover and shake shake shake to combine.

Add the a chopped cucumber, some sliced pears, a couple of chopped scallions and a handful of chopped cashews to the bowl with the shrimp.  

Drizzle on the dressing and toss it all up together, tasting as you go until it has the right amount of dressing for your taste.

Tips for making Summertime Shrimp Salad!

Can I use already cooked shrimp?

You can! You can find cooked shrimp at your supermarket seafood counter, and while it’s a little more expensive, it’s a definitely time-saver if you are in a hurry for this scrumptious salad.

How do I peel and devein shrimp?

Now, you don’t HAVE to take the vein (that dark line up the back of the shrimp) out, but lots of folks prefer their shrimpies that way. Pull off the shell by wiggling it apart at the bottom of the shrimp. Once the shell is off, cut a shallow line along the top of the shrimp where the vein is, pull it out with the tip of the knife and…you’re done! Put the shrimp shells in a zippered plastic bag when you toss them out, because if they sit in your trash can for more than a few hours…well, I’ll let you use your imagination.

Can I make this recipe ahead?

Yep, except for the pears. They will still taste just fine, but like apples, pears have a tendency to turn a little brown once they are cut. So make everything else ahead, and then just cut up and add the pears at the last minute.

And…you’re done! Divide among plates, garnish with some cheery mint and serve it up.

easy summer shrimp salad

I’m thinking next time I whip up this recipe, I might be swapping out the pears for pineapple. And maybe sprinkling some shredded coconut on top. Oh, the possibilities…happy summertime salad-eating, my friends!

OTHER SUMMER MAIN COURSE RECIPES WE LOVE!

Summer Chicken Rice Salad
Got leftover chicken? A little rice and some summer herbs and tomatoes are all you need to turn leftovers into a delicious summer chicken rice salad!
Summer Chicken Rice Salad
Got leftover chicken? A little rice and some summer herbs and tomatoes are all you need to turn leftovers into a delicious summer chicken rice salad!
Summer Lasagna
This fresh and easy summer lasagna requires sweet summer veggies and exactly NO baking in a hot oven! The perfect summer supper.
Summer Lasagna
This fresh and easy summer lasagna requires sweet summer veggies and exactly NO baking in a hot oven! The perfect summer supper.
Summertime Tuna Salad
I have loved tuna salad of all shapes and sizes since forever, but in the summer this is my all-time fave.
Summertime Tuna Salad
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easy summer shrimp salad

Summer Shrimp Salad


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  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie
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This speedy summer shrimp salad tosses pears, cucumber, cashews and fresh mint with a lemony dressing for a refreshing light seafood supper.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Juice and zest from one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch each of salt and pepper
  • 1 cucumber, cut lengthwise and chopped
  • 4 pears, sliced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cashews
  • Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook until just done, about three minutes.  Run under cold water until cool, then put in a mixing bowl.
  2. Put the lemon juice and zest, the olive oil and the salt and pepper in a small jar, cover and shake well to combine.
  3. Add the cucumber, pears, scallions and cashews to the bowl with the shrimp. Drizzle on the dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Divide among plates, garnish with mint and serve!

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Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on June 27, 2021

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  1. Martha in KS says

    July 4, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    The flowers look like varieties of coreopsis. I’ll be making this shrimp salad soon!

    ★★★★★

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    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      July 5, 2021 at 11:33 am

      Thanks Martha! I’m just so happy with how the flowers are thriving. And I hope you love the shrimp salad as much as we do! :)

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Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I’m so glad you’re here!

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