Shrimps are inhabitants of the seas, which are not only very tasty, but also healthy. Cooking them is quite simple and powerful for every housewife. Their only minus is that they are small and there are always few of them. Corn is rarely added to salads in the usual boiled form. More commonly used is its canned version. Shrimp and corn salad is very healthy, although, at first glance, the products are not very compatible.
Shrimps are always used boiled. They are boiled in water with a small addition of salt. You can also add spices or vinegar, but only if provided for in the recipe. Canned corn does not require special preparation. The only thing needed is to drain the brine in which it was stored. Shrimp and corn salad can have a variety of dressings, which makes this combination universal. Try several options to find your favorite.
Mayonnaise Corn and Tomato Salad
Boiled shrimp (350 g) must be cleaned after they have cooled slightly. Wash and cut 2 tomatoes into small cubes (slices of various shapes can be used). 200 g of ham is cut into strips. 2 sheets of green lettuce are washed, dried using paper towels and torn into small pieces by hand. For beauty , lettuce leaves are laid at the bottom of the salad bowl , a salad with shrimps and corn is placed on top, which is obtained by mixing all the ingredients, adding a can of corn and seasoning with mayonnaise. If necessary, a little salt can be added.
Shrimp and Corn Salad Dressed with Mayonnaise
Boiled and peeled shrimps are mixed with 2 cans of canned crab and 1 can of canned corn. Dill greens are washed, dried and chopped. It is added to the total mass. All this is seasoned with 2 tablespoons of ketchup and mayonnaise. This salad is decorated with lemon slices, which, in addition, can add some piquancy to the taste of this dish.
Corn and tomato salad seasoned with olive oil
Wash and clean 200 g of shrimp. 1 onion is cut into thin half rings and carefully disassembled into segments. 3 tomatoes are cut into medium-sized cubes. Garlic (2 cloves) is crushed through the garlic. Red bell pepper is cut into strips (thin). All ingredients are mixed, 400 g canned corn is added, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, olive oil and salt.
Shrimp and vegetable salad seasoned with tomato juice
450 g of shrimp are boiled in water with the addition of salt and 3% vinegar (1 tablespoon). After that they are cooled and cleaned. 250 g of cauliflower is boiled in salt water, and then disassembled, separating small inflorescences. 3 medium-sized tomatoes cut into slices. 1 onion must be cut into cubes. Tomatoes and onions are slightly fried in vegetable oil. All ingredients are mixed with 220 g of corn. Add 1 cup of tomato juice, salt, cayenne ground pepper and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. A salad with shrimps and vegetables prepared according to this recipe can be decorated with basil. As vegetable oil, you can use both olive and sunflower. It is better to take tomato juice natural, do not use diluted tomato paste, because her taste is a little different. Tomatoes are better to use hard varieties, because soft and overripe when slicing and frying will expire juice.
Of course, these are not all salad recipes in which shrimp and corn are present. By the way, in some countries salads with small ears of corn are popular , which are cut without separating the beans from the head. Because This is a special variety of corn and head of cabbage that are soft and tasty, such an ingredient can become a highlight of the salad.
We wish you delicious and unusual salads!