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Name: A Creole Fried Shrimp Salad with Vidalia Onions, a Classic Remoulade Dressing and Pickled Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 3 tablespoons Creole or whole-grain mustard; 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; Salt; Cayenne pepper; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup olive oil; 4 dozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups hot sauce; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; Creole seasoning, recipe follows; Vegetable oil, for frying; 10 cups assorted summer baby greens; 1 large Vidalia onion, cut into thin rings; 18 medium pickled okra; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons Creole or whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt
Cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
4 dozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups hot sauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups yellow cornmeal
Creole seasoning, recipe follows
Vegetable oil, for frying
10 cups assorted summer baby greens
1 large Vidalia onion, cut into thin rings
18 medium pickled okra
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Combine the first 10 ingredients in a food processor with a metal blade and process until smooth.
2
Season with salt, cayenne, and pepper.
3
While the machine is running, slowly add the oil, a little at a time, until thick.
4
Reseason if needed.
5
For the shrimp: In a mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the hot sauce.
6
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cornmeal.
7
Season with Creole seasoning.
8
Toss the shrimp in batches in the seasoned flour, coating completely and shaking off the excess.
9
Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
10
Remove and drain on paper towels.
11
Season with Creole seasoning.
12
To assemble, toss the lettuce with half of the dressing.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Mound the greens in the center of each serving plate.
15
Lay the onions slices over the greens.
16
Place 3 piles of the shrimp around each mound of greens.
17
Lay the okra next to the shrimp.
18
Garnish with parsley.
19
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 lemon, juiced, 1/4 cup chopped onions, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, A Creole Fried Shrimp Salad with Vidalia Onions, a Classic Remoulade Dressing and Pickled Okra falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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A Creole Fried Shrimp Salad with Vidalia Onions, a Classic Remoulade Dressing and Pickled Okra

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