Fried Shrimp Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, red onions, diced eggs, golden fried shrimp, pico de gallo
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Fried Shrimp
Pico de Gallo
Method
Prepare Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Rinse the mixed greens under cold water, drain well, and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl with the mixed greens.
- 3
Boil and Dice Eggs
In a small pot, place the eggs and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cool under cold water, peel, and dice. Add to the salad bowl.
Prepare Fried Shrimp
- 4
Prepare Shrimp
Peel and devein the shrimp, pat them dry with paper towels.
- 5
- 6
Bread the Shrimp
Dredge each shrimp first in the flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each shrimp is fully coated.
- 7
Fry the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded shrimp in batches, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare Pico de Gallo
- 8
- 9
Mix Pico de Gallo
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Assemble Salad
- 10
Combine Ingredients
Once everything is prepared, layer the mixed greens, red onions, and diced eggs on a plate. Top with the fried shrimp and a generous scoop of pico de gallo.
