Best Christmas Prawnshrimp Salad Recipes

CHRISTMAS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Drop the broccoli into the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into the cold water to stop the cooking. Let sit until cool, then drain and set aside.
• Return the water in the pot to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to the package directions for al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Toss the pasta with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to coat evenly and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to a blender with the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, basil, lemon juice, chives and 1/4 cup water and puree until completely smooth. Pour the pesto over top of the pasta and add the reserved broccoli, red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss gently until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more chopped chives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.

CRISPY NOODLE AND PRAWN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook prawns in simmering salted water for 1-2 minutes.
• Remove with slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
• Place noodles, spinach leaves, prawns and sprouts in serving bowl.
• Make dressing by combining ingredients.
• Pour over salad, toss and serve immediately.

CURRIED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Defrost shrimp according to package directions.
• Drain thoroughly and remove tails.
• Toss shrimp, water chestnuts, celery and onions.
• Mix mayonnaise, soy sauce and curry and pour over shrimp mixture and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Serve on fresh, crisp lettuce and sprinkle with almonds.