Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarMax's Chopped Shrimp Salad Recipe

Max's Chopped Shrimp Salad Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Crumbled gorgonzola cheese, sweet sherry vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Gorgonzola Cheese

Sweet Sherry Vinaigrette

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque. Drain and cool shrimp under cold running water.

  2. 2

    Chop the Shrimp

    Once cooled, chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 3

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.

  2. 4

    Add Shrimp

    Gently fold in the chopped shrimp into the salad mixture.

  3. 5

    Add Gorgonzola

    Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola cheese over the salad.

Making the Vinaigrette

  1. 6

    Combine Vinaigrette Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the sweet sherry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

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