Mandarin Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Mandarin Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. (cooked weight) boiled shelled deveined shrimp (2 lb. raw shrimp in shell); 5 oz. can water chestnuts, drained; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 1/3 c. heavy cream, whipped; 11 oz. can mandarin orange segments, drained; 2 dashes Tabasco sauce; salt and white pepper; lettuce leaves; 1 bunch watercress; 2 oz. jar pimiento strips

Servings: persons

1
Slice the water chestnuts as thin as possible.
2
Fold the whipped cream into the mayonnaise.
3
In salad bowl, combine the shrimp, mayonnaise mixture, water chestnuts, orange segments and Tabasco sauce.
4
Add salt and white pepper to taste.
5
Let the salad marinate in refrigerator for 1/2 hour before serving.
6
Line cold dinner plates with lettuce leaves.
7
Spoon the salad onto the lettuce.
8
Place 2 large sprigs of watercress on each portion of salad at opposite sides of serving plates.
9
Place the pimiento strips on top of salad just before serving.

422

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. (cooked weight) boiled shelled deveined shrimp (2 lb. raw shrimp in shell), 5 oz. can water chestnuts, drained, 1/2 c. mayonnaise, 1/3 c. heavy cream, whipped, and more.

Yes, Mandarin 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mandarin Shrimp Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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