Salad recipes

It is an elegant appetizer, shrimp is covered by garlic and lemon, savory and delicious.

Shrimp scampi the easy way: plump shrimp simmered in a garlicky butter sauce spiked with Italian seasoning, then served over rice. A fast, garlic-forward seafood dinner ready in about 30 minutes.

Marinated shrimp kabobs with picante sauce and Italian dressing, threaded with broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes. A make-ahead cocktail appetizer with three-color visual punch.

Margarita shrimp and vegetable kabobs marinated in tequila, lime juice, and Italian dressing, then grilled on skewers. Summer cocktail flavors on a smoky backyard grill.

A chilled summer pasta salad of garden vegetable pasta, cooked shrimp, and sweet honeydew melon balls tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. A refreshing, make-ahead sweet-and-savory dish for warm days.

Pure vegan gumbo with a slow-cooked nutty brown roux, sauteed okra, and a generous mix of greens like kale, collard, and chard. Plant-based Louisiana classic served over rice.

Italian pepper dip made with creamy Italian dressing, roasted red bell pepper, and fresh parsley. A three-ingredient no-cook dip for shrimp, crackers, or raw vegetables.

Large shrimp marinated in Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan, then broiled until firm and golden. A 4-ingredient shortcut scampi that's on the table in minutes over rice or angel hair pasta.

Grilled Italian shrimp and salami skewers served warm over fresh mozzarella with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle and fresh basil. Antipasto on a plate, ready in about 20 minutes from the grill.

Fiesta shrimp dip with cream cheese, Thousand Island dressing, picante sauce, and horseradish. A 10-minute party dip with sweet-tangy-spicy flavors and chunks of shrimp throughout.

Gado Gado (Mixed Vegetables with Peanut Sauce) recipe

Italian-flavored shrimp dip with baby shrimp, cream cheese, sour cream, and Italian dressing mix brightened with lemon juice and chopped bell pepper. No-cook appetizer ready after a one-hour chill.

A spicy and tasty shrimp dip made with cream cheese, sour cream and italian salad dressing mix.

Field greens salad with seared shrimp, fresh corn, and a homemade ginger dressing made with pressed ginger juice and champagne vinegar. A light, elegant main-course salad.

Marinated Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad with olives, green pepper, celery, sweet pickles, and Italian dressing. Chilled overnight and served cold on a bed of lettuce.

Grilled beef and shrimp kabobs marinated in Italian dressing, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce, threaded with bacon, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Backyard surf and turf at its best.