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Shrimp and Blueberry Salad

[heart_this] · Aug 27, 2008 · 51 Comments

Shrimp and Blueberry Salad

I had gotten too many blueberries and I needed to use them. I felt like eating light and I thought that it might be nice to try blueberries in a salad. Often on warm summer days I feel like having a light meal and salads fit the bill perfectly. When turning a salad into a meal I generally try to add some meat to make it a little more substantial and this time I went with some succulent shrimp. I poached the shrimp until they were just cooked and then ran them under cold water to stop the cooking process. For the rest of the salad I just used what I had on hand. Since I already had the blueberries out, I thought that it would be nice to make a blueberry vinaigrette. I was thinking of a tarragon blueberry vinaigrette made with some blueberry maple syrup. I quite enjoyed the shrimp and blueberry salad! The blueberries went well in a salad and the blueberry vinaigrette was pretty tasty! It seems that I was even able to work the blueberry, maple and pecan combo into a salad. Now I have some extra blueberry maple syrup to enjoy.

Shrimp and Blueberry Salad

Shrimp and Blueberry Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 4 ounces shrimp (cooked)
  • 1 cup salad greens
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons peas
  • 1 tablespoon pecans (toasted, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon handful feta (crumbled)
  • 1 tablespoon blueberry vinaigrette
directions
  1. Assemble salad.
Blueberry Vinaigrette

Blueberry Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon blueberry maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon (chopped, optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Mix Everything.
Blueberry Maple Syrup

Blueberry Maple Syrup

Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
directions
  1. Simmer everything in a sauce pan for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh. (optional)
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Comments

  1. Gloria (Canela) says

    August 27, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    mmmLove these shrimp! look georgeous!! xGloria

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  2. Jeena says

    August 27, 2008 at 11:21 pm

    Wow your blueberry dressing sounds so fabulous I have never tasted a dressing like it! Great shrimps Kevin they are cooked perfectly.

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  3. Natasha says

    August 27, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    Very cool combo! Never would have thought of it!

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  4. Lori says

    August 27, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    Very original. I like the blueberry vinaigrette idea. I have so many that this may make it into my kitchen soon.

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  5. maybelle's mom says

    August 27, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    i love fruit in savory dishes. this looks good and would be nice without the shrimp too. BTW thanks for visiting me.

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  6. kimberleyblue says

    August 28, 2008 at 12:02 am

    This sounds like an awesome combination – everything in that salad has me drooling.

    Wanna mail me a sample of all your kitchen experiments?

    Reply
  7. Esi says

    August 28, 2008 at 12:22 am

    That vinaigrette sounds fantastic and of course shrimp salads are among my favorite!

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  8. Prudy says

    August 28, 2008 at 12:41 am

    Shrimp and blueberries sound like a delectable combo. I love the idea of maple and blueberry in the dressing, too.
    I had a favor to ask you. I was hoping that I could post your picture of the salsa verde turkey burger on my blog. Of course, I would give you all the fame, recognition and glory. Let me know if that would be OK. Thanks.

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  9. Prudy says

    August 28, 2008 at 12:41 am

    Shrimp and blueberries sound like a delectable combo. I love the idea of maple and blueberry in the dressing, too.
    I had a favor to ask you. I was hoping that I could post your picture of the salsa verde turkey burger on my blog. Of course, I would give you all the fame, recognition and glory. Let me know if that would be OK. Thanks.

    Reply
  10. Bridgett says

    August 28, 2008 at 12:52 am

    I love the sound of that blueberry dressing. The whole dish looks healthy and refreshing.

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  11. Cheryl says

    August 28, 2008 at 1:11 am

    I would of never thought of combining the two, excellent idea!

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  12. Divya says

    August 28, 2008 at 1:34 am

    Hey Kevin, first time here… that salad of your looks great. I dont eat seafood or meat, and I probably wont end up trying it :p but that sure looks gourmet to me…
    Lucky are those that get to try it!

    Reply
  13. Kevin says

    August 28, 2008 at 2:03 am

    Prudy: Please feel free to use the photo. If you would like a larger version let me know. My email address in on my blogger profile page.

    Reply
  14. Cakebrain says

    August 28, 2008 at 2:32 am

    lovely combination for a salad, Kevin! It looks delicious!

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  15. Mrs Ergül says

    August 28, 2008 at 2:48 am

    This sure looks tasty!

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  16. noble pig says

    August 28, 2008 at 2:57 am

    Oh wow, what a refreshingly beautiful salad. I love adding fruit, I know some don’t but I think it really makes a different presentation!

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  17. Steph says

    August 28, 2008 at 3:03 am

    I’m loving all the beautiful colours of your salad!

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  18. Culinary Cory says

    August 28, 2008 at 3:21 am

    This salad looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it. By the way, thanks for checking out my blog.

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  19. Lina says

    August 28, 2008 at 4:36 am

    very interesting. i never had blueberries in a salad before. it actually sounds really good!

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  20. Manggy says

    August 28, 2008 at 5:23 am

    I’ve never had blueberries in salad before, but I’m not one to say no to a fruity salad 🙂 If you’ve still got an excess, you might consider making preserves!

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  21. Deb says

    August 28, 2008 at 6:53 am

    I would never have thought of combining shrimp and blueberries. The salad looks scrummy. I often add fruit to a salad, especially in summer when it is so plentiful.

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  22. Mochachocolata Rita says

    August 28, 2008 at 6:55 am

    kevvinnnnnn…you should ship some blueberries to me hehehehe…i dont have any 🙁

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  23. kittie says

    August 28, 2008 at 8:14 am

    Shrimp and blueberry is a new combo for me – but I can imagine it working really well… our blueberry season is all but past 🙁

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  24. Dee says

    August 28, 2008 at 8:46 am

    Wow, what an unusual salad. Where do all your ideas come from, Kevin?

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  25. Clumbsy Cookie says

    August 28, 2008 at 9:01 am

    You’re so creative Kev! Who would have thought to put together shrimp and blueberry! Sounds pretty sweet in a great way! I love the look of it!

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  26. tigerfish says

    August 28, 2008 at 9:38 am

    That is really a light meal! I always like the mix of fruits in my dishes. Thanks for the inspiration. I recently made my curry with fruits too…and now you hv reminded me to do up my post 🙂

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  27. Jan says

    August 28, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Kevin you come up with so many great ideas! That salad looks so nice.

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  28. HoneyB says

    August 28, 2008 at 10:06 am

    Kevin, this looks awesome!

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  29. Sylvie says

    August 28, 2008 at 10:39 am

    It looks beautiful,but I’m not convinced that the shrimp and blueberry combo is for me.

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  30. The Mediocre Cook says

    August 28, 2008 at 12:32 pm

    It’s your creative ideas and beautiful food photos that keep me coming back everyday!

    Reply
  31. Ben says

    August 28, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    Oh wow, that’s another great creation 🙂

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  32. Darius T. Williams says

    August 28, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    Hmmm – I would have never thought of pairing the two – shrimp and bluberries – but you know…I think you’re on to something here!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

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  33. Marjie says

    August 28, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Salads are always excellent choices, and your blueberry maple syrup sounds top notch!

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  34. Maria says

    August 28, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    I love blueberries in my salad, but I have never tried making a dressing with them!! Great idea!! The salad looks amazing!

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  35. Kristen says

    August 28, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    I have never thought to put blueberries in a salad like this. What a great idea! Looks delicious!

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  36. Pam says

    August 28, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    This salad looks so light, refreshing and beautiful. Your salad dressing sounds really good too.

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  37. Deborah says

    August 28, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    I love how you have been adding fruit to so many savory dishes lately!

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  38. Anonymous says

    August 28, 2008 at 4:38 pm

    i love fruit in salads!

    Reply
  39. CECIL says

    August 28, 2008 at 5:31 pm

    Bluberries maple syrup! What an idea!

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  40. Greg says

    August 28, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    What an interesting combination. I never would have thought to pair blueberries with shrimp.

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  41. Elra says

    August 28, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    Kevin,
    I think I need this salad right now, since I’m pretty much don’t have the energy to cook.

    Reply
  42. Dawn says

    August 28, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Kevin are you a chef by trade? You must be since all your dishes are so appetizing.

    Reply
  43. Alexa says

    August 29, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    Blueberry vinaigrettes are a favorite of mine. I’ll have to try your recipe while the fresh blueberries are still here.:-)

    Reply
  44. Pam says

    August 30, 2008 at 12:41 am

    Do you ever cook a bad meal? Seriously. Everything you post is amazing.

    Reply
  45. Meghan says

    August 30, 2008 at 1:30 am

    OMG!
    This sounds delish!

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  46. oggi says

    August 30, 2008 at 2:22 am

    This is brilliant and excellent use of blueberries. I love it!

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  47. Jeanne says

    September 1, 2008 at 10:53 am

    You could write a book purely featuring your creative blueberry recipes, Kevin!! This looks delightful.

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  48. eileen says

    September 1, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    I think my mouth is going to fall out of my head. This salad looks that good.

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  49. Alex Baranosky says

    January 18, 2009 at 4:02 am

    I’m enjoying your blog and I’m not supposed to hate, but I just can’t imagine having shrimp with blueberries 🙂 I’d say it sounds gross.

    I love blueberries in salad. I would go with something like avocado, green leaf, lime juice, evoo, blueberries, red onion, and brown rice. (it’s called a rice salad, and it’s reallllly good, even though it sounds crazy) You cold add some more fun stuff like asparagus, and some squares of fried tofu. Maybe even some of those pecans.

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  50. glutwin says

    June 6, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Simply…oh my…The vinaigrette/dressing you have concocted would be sheer heaven with magret de canard fumé (smoked duck breast slices on spring greens)..This will be our Sunday entrée…Thank you for sharing your culinary wizardry.

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  51. Anonymous says

    June 28, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    I used salmon; pumpkin seeds; blue cheese and it was great. I blended everything in a blended for the dressing and used fresh blueberries and a little red raspberry syrup. Yummy. Now in my belly

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