Shrimp Salad(Camarones En Salpicon) Recipe

Name: Shrimp Salad(Camarones En Salpicon)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh unshelled medium shrimp; 1 qt. water; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 bay leaf; 6 peppercorns; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 large California chile (or 1/4 c. canned chopped green chiles); 1 small tomato; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro leaves; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; salt and pepper; 4 large lettuce leaves; 4 Tbsp. mayonnaise; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh unshelled medium shrimp
1 qt. water
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 bay leaf
6 peppercorns
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large California chile (or 1/4 c. canned chopped green chiles)
1 small tomato
4 green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp. lime juice
salt and pepper
4 large lettuce leaves
4 Tbsp. mayonnaise
4 lime wedges

1
Wash shrimp thoroughly.
2
Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice, bay leaf, peppercorns and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Drop shrimp into boiling water.
5
Cook 4 minutes.
6
Drain shrimp, reserving liquid.
7
Peel shrimp; slit backs and remove veins.
8
Place shrimp in large bowl.
9
Cover with reserved water; chill.
10
Before serving, drain shrimp thoroughly.
11
Mix drained shrimp with chile, tomato, green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
12
Arrange lettuce leaves on 4 plates.
13
Spoon shrimp mixture evenly onto lettuce leaves.
14
Mound 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise beside shrimp; garnish with lemon wedge.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh unshelled medium shrimp, 1 qt. water, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Salad(Camarones En Salpicon) 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!

Shrimp Salad(Camarones En Salpicon)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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