Four "S" Tomatoes! (Simple Shrimp Stuffed Salad)

Name: Four "S" Tomatoes! (Simple Shrimp Stuffed Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, pre-cooked (or cook yourself); 3 stalks celery, finely minced; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely minced (if you don't have fresh, leave out); 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon creole seasoning (can use Old Bay seasoning); 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground; 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (no Miracle Whip, please); 1 cup frozen peas (do not cook, just rinse to separate); 4 medium-large beef tomatoes (garden fresh are best); salt; parsley (optional); curly lettuce leaf (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, pre-cooked (or cook yourself)
3 stalks celery, finely minced
2 tablespoons parsley, finely minced (if you don't have fresh, leave out)
1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon creole seasoning (can use Old Bay seasoning)
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (no Miracle Whip, please)
1 cup frozen peas (do not cook, just rinse to separate)
4 medium-large beef tomatoes (garden fresh are best)
salt
parsley (optional)
curly lettuce leaf (optional)

1
Remove 16 shrimp and set aside.
2
Coarsely chop rest of shrimp. Mix with the next six ingredients and refrigerate. Start with 1 tbls creole seasoning and taste before adding more. The flavor increases some with standing.
3
To Make Tomato Bowls:
4
Decide which sides of the tomato will lay flatter. Cut off thin strip to help this happen.
5
Cut off top and empty insides.
6
Lightly salt insides and turn upside down to drain. Leave like this about fiftheen minutes. Do not rinse.
7
Stand upright. Cut in half from top to bottom making sure that the stripped side will now be the bottom.
8
Line 4 plates with lettuce leaves. Fill each tomato half.
9
Place two halves on a plate. Top each half with two whole shrimp and sprinkle with parsley.
10
Yum, yum -- enjoy!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, pre-cooked (or cook yourself), 3 stalks celery, finely minced, 2 tablespoons parsley, finely minced (if you don't have fresh, leave out), 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon creole seasoning (can use Old Bay seasoning), and more.

Yes, Four "S" Tomatoes! (Simple Shrimp Stuffed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!