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    Home » Appetizer Recipes » Ensalada de Camarones (Shrimp Salad)

    Published: May 13, 2022 Modified: Jun 3, 2023 by Catherine Arena 2 Comments

    Ensalada de Camarones (Shrimp Salad)

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    This Ensalada de Camarones (Shrimp Salad) are succulent juicy shrimp marinated in a tangy olive oil, vinegar, lime, and garlic dressing. This salad is perfect for a quick weekly meal, large gathering or even served in cups as an appetizer. Super easy, tasty and truly excellent anytime!

    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) served on a white plate with a side of yuca escabeche and lime wedges.

    As the weather begins to show signs of summer, my mind starts to think of easy and quick meal ideas. But of course the number one criteria? It must be delicious!

    This Ensalada de Camarones Boricua (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) immediately came to mind.

    This refreshing salad is normally sold and served in plastic or styrofoam cups in Puerto Rico.

    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) served in styrofoam cups.

    Just as refreshing and delicious is the octopus and conch salad sold right beside it.

    Yep! While everyone else is usually going for the empanadillas, I am ordering one cup of each seafood delight! YUM!

    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) served in styrofoam cups.

    This heavenly salad is great on its own or served beside a serving of rice or starchy root, like yuca.

    It also makes for an excellent dish idea for a large gathering. It’s so easy and simple to make! Perfect for any barbecue setting too!

    Ingredients for Ensalada de Camarones

    • large shrimps
    • onions
    • pepper
    • olives
    • garlic or garlic paste
    • scallions
    • tomatoes
    • olive oil
    • vinegar
    • salt
    • cilantro
    • lime

    How to Make Ensalada de Camarones

    Raw shrimps in a mixing bowl.
    Cooked shrimps in a pot.
    • Rinse shrimps under cold water, remove shells and devein.
    • Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
    • Add shrimps and lower flame to medium heat. Cook shrimps for 3-5 minutes or until fully cooked through.
    • Remove shrimps with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl with iced cold water to stop the cooking process.
    All ingredients to make the Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) on a wooden cutting board.
    • Rinse the pepper, tomato, scallions and cilantro under cool water and chop.
    • Chop or thinly slice onion.
    • Peel garlic and finely chop if using whole garlic cloves.
    Oil in mixing bowl.
    Vinegar and oil being mixed in a mixing bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar together.
    • Cut the lime in half and squeeze the lime juice into the bowl.
    Veggies being mixed with oil and vinegar dressing in a bowl.
    Shrimps added to mixing bowl.
    • Add all the chopped ingredients, including the olives.
    • Add shrimps.
    • Stir and combine well.
    • Season with salt to taste.
    • Salad is done and can be served immediately or left to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) being made in a white mixing bowl.

    Can I Add Other Ingredients?

    Traditionally, you will find this salad marinated with just a few ingredients, however, feel free to add other ingredients.

    Here are some ideas:

    • chopped cucumber
    • chopped celery
    • shredded carrots
    • cubed avocado
    • corn kernels

    Can You Make Ensalada de Camarones Ahead of Time?

    Yes! Absolutely! Another great facility of making this refreshing salad is making it ahead of time!

    Having a large family gathering? Make it ahead of time and refrigerate the night before. Then simply take out of refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.

    Want to make dinner easier? Follow the same steps above and make your weekly dinner rotation that much faster!

    How to Save Leftover Salad

    Have leftover salad? Simply place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) served on a white platter.

    What to Serve with Ensalada de Camarones?

    This salad is perfect served on its own as an appetizer topped with a lime wedge.

    If serving salad for dinner, here are some side dish ideas:

    Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice) or Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn

    Fried Yuca

    French fries

    Garlic Tostones

    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) served on a white plate with a side of yuca escabeche and lime wedges.

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    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad) served in styrofoam cups.

    Ensalada de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad)

    This Ensalada de Camarones (Shrimp Salad) are succulent juicy shrimp marinated in a tangy olive oil, vinegar, lime, and garlic dressing. This salad is perfect for a quick weekly meal, large gathering or even served in cups as an appetizer. Super easy, tasty and truly excellent anytime!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Barbecue, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: Puerto Rican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 414kcal
    Author: Catherine Arena

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
    • ½ onion chopped or thinly sliced
    • ½ bell pepper chopped
    • 2 roma tomatoes chopped
    • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro rinsed and chopped
    • 2 scallions chopped
    • 4 tablespoon pimiento stuffed olives
    • 3 garlic cloves or garlic paste
    • 1 lime
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 cup olive oil
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Rinse shrimps under cold water, remove shells and devein.
    • Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
      Add shrimps and lower flame to medium heat.
      Cook shrimps for 3-5 minutes or until fully cooked through.
      Remove shrimps with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl with iced cold water to stop the cooking process.
    • Rinse the pepper, tomato, scallions and cilantro under cool water and chop.
    • Chop or thinly slice onion.
    • If using garlic paste, skip this step otherwise, peel the garlic and finely chop if using whole garlic cloves.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar together.
    • Cut the lime in half and squeeze the lime juice into the bowl.
    • Add all the chopped ingredients, including the olives.
    • If using garlic paste instead of garlic cloves, add 3 tablespoon of the paste to the bowl now.
    • Add cooked shrimps.
      Stir and combine well.
    • Season with salt to taste.
      Salad is done and can be served immediately or left to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5 | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Cookie Satten says

      March 25, 2024 at 5:21 am

      Delicioso! I love your recipes! Your love of our Puerto Rican food is so obvious & beautiful. I am a good cook & love to cook. I always add love to my food & I can feel the love in all your recipes. Thank you. Gracias from my ❤️ Easter Blessings, Cookie

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      • Catherine Arena says

        March 30, 2024 at 8:50 pm

        Thank you so much for your kind words, Cookie! Cooking with love truly makes all the difference, doesn’t it? It’s truly heartwarming to know that you enjoy the recipes and feel the love poured into them. Wishing you a blessed Easter filled with joy, love, and of course, delicious food! Gracias from the bottom of my heart. 💖 ¡Feliz Pascua!

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