Shrimp Salad (Iceland)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Scrumptious Shrimp Salad (Iceland) recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 eggs ( hard-boiled )
250 g shrimp
1 can crushed pineapple ( well-drained )
5 ounces mayonnaise
3 ounces cream cheese ( softened )
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper ( to taste )
2 tablespoons chives ( freshly-snipped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
341
Sugar
10g
Fat
26g
Shrimp Salad is a popular dish in Iceland that is easy to make and very tasty. The combination of boiled eggs, cooked shrimp, and tangy pineapple creates a burst of flavor that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is a versatile recipe that can be tweaked to suit your taste preferences. Healthy ingredients such as avocado or salad greens can be added, or the amount of mayonnaise used can be reduced to make it even healthier.

Instructions

1.Boil the eggs for 10 minutes until hard boiled. Once cooked, cool and peel them, then chop and set aside.
2.In a mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the lemon juice, paprika and some salt and pepper, to taste.
3.Add in the drained crushed pineapple and stir well to combine.
4.Fold in the cleaned and cooked shrimp and chopped eggs gently.
5.Season with extra salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste.
6.Garnish with freshly-snipped chives and serve chilled.

PROS

This delicious dish is full of flavor and high in protein due to the shrimp and eggs.

It is also low in carbs and can be adjusted to make it even healthier, depending on the mayonnaise and cream cheese used.

CONS

This recipe contains high levels of cholesterol due to the eggs and mayonnaise.

The use of too much mayonnaise or heavy cream cheese can add unnecessary calories and fat to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The shrimp provides a high amount of protein, while the eggs are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Both ingredients are low in calories and can aid in weight loss when eaten in moderation. The pineapple provides Vitamin C and antioxidants to help support a healthy immune system.

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