Curried Barley and Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Curried Barley and Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup barley; 1 lb peeled and deveined sm frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained; 1 ½ cups seeded and diced tomatoes; ½ cup chopped green pepper; 12 chopped peeled cucumber; 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons seeded finely chopped jalapeno peppers; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; romaine lettuce leaf; 1 lime, quartered

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 cup barley
1 lb peeled and deveined sm frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
1 ½ cups seeded and diced tomatoes
½ cup chopped green pepper
12 chopped peeled cucumber
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons seeded finely chopped jalapeno peppers
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
romaine lettuce leaf
1 lime, quartered

1
Combine curry, turmeric, and 3 cups of water in large saucepan and heat to a boil.
2
Stir in barley.
3
Cover and cook in low heat until water is absorbed and barley is tender, about 45 minutes.
4
Transfer to colander.
5
Rinse with cold water and drain well.
6
In large bowl, combine barley, shrimp, tomatoes, bell pepper, and cucumber.
7
In small bowl, whisk juice, oil, chile pepper(to taste), garlic, and salt until blended.
8
Pour over barley mixture and toss.
9
Spoon barley salad on top of lettuce and sprinkle with basil.
10
Garnish with lime.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon curry powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 cup barley, 1 lb peeled and deveined sm frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained, and more.

Yes, Curried Barley and Shrimp Salad 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.

Curried Barley and Shrimp Salad

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