Ensalada de Camaron (Shrimp Salad) Recipe

Name: Ensalada de Camaron (Shrimp Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups fish stock or water; 1 small white onion, unpeeled; 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 3 bay leaves; 10-12 black peppercorns; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1 pound shrimp (sold as 16 - 20 count) in the shell; Juice of 1 lime; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 fresh white onion (see above) or 1 medium-small red onion, sliced into thin half moons; 3 jalapeno chilies; 1 ripe Mexican-type avocado (Hass or Fuerte), finely diced; 10 cilantro sprigs, stripped of leaves

Servings: persons

6 cups fish stock or water
1 small white onion, unpeeled
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 bay leaves
10-12 black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 pound shrimp (sold as 16 - 20 count) in the shell
Juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 fresh white onion (see above) or 1 medium-small red onion, sliced into thin half moons
3 jalapeno chilies
1 ripe Mexican-type avocado (Hass or Fuerte), finely diced
10 cilantro sprigs, stripped of leaves

1
Place the fish stock or water, onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium-sized saucepan or small stockpot.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, cook uncovered for 10 minutes to infuse with the flavors.
3
Add the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for about 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink.
4
Quickly cool by emptying into a colander set under cold running water.
5
Drain thoroughly.
6
Peel the shrimp and cut lengthwise into halves.
7
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and olive oil with a generous grinding of black pepper and about 1/2 teaspoon more salt.
8
Place the shrimp in a large bowl with the bulb onion, chilies, avocado and cilantro.
9
Pour the lime juice dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to distribute evenly.
10
Taste for seasoning and add a little more salt and pepper if desired.
11
Serve at once.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups fish stock or water, 1 small white onion, unpeeled, 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Ensalada de Camaron (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.

Ensalada de Camaron (Shrimp Salad)

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