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Shrimp salad
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 196 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 0.9 g 0%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 2.5 g 13%
- Fibre 0.4 g 1%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 703 mg 31%
- Cholesterol 136 mg 45%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 8 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 5 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg 9%
- Vitamin K 40.3 µg 34%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.36 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.4 µg 17%
- Choline 49.8 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 86 mg 7%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 109 mg 9%
- Potassium 110 mg 2%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.14 mg 15%
- Selenium 24.6 µg 45%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 196 | 11 g | 0.9 g | 16 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 182 g | 357 | 19 g | 1.6 g | 30 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 364 g | 713 | 39 g | 3.2 g | 59 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 91 g | 178 | 9.7 g | 0.8 g | 15 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 546 g | 1070 | 58 g | 4.8 g | 89 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 728 g | 1427 | 78 g | 6.3 g | 118 g |
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Questions about Shrimp salad
How do you stop shrimp salad from becoming watery?
Drain the prawns thoroughly and pat them dry before mixing. If adding cucumber or tomatoes, remove watery seeds and fold them in shortly before serving.
Can you make shrimp salad ahead of time?
Yes. Keep it covered in the fridge at 5 °C or colder and eat it within one to two days; add crisp lettuce just before serving.
Can you freeze shrimp salad?
It is best not to: mayonnaise can separate when thawed, and the prawns and vegetables may turn soft. Freeze cooked prawns separately before mixing them into the salad instead.
What goes well with shrimp salad?
Serve it in a sandwich or jacket potato, or spoon it over lettuce with cucumber and lemon. It also works as a filling for a prawn roll.
Do you need to cook the prawns for shrimp salad?
Most shrimp salads use prawns that are already cooked, so you can mix them straight in after draining. If starting with raw prawns, cook them until opaque and firm, then chill them promptly before making the salad.
How does shrimp salad compare with prawn cocktail?
Shrimp salad has 196 kcal per 100 g, compared with 131 kcal in prawn cocktail. Prawn cocktail is usually served as prawns with a separate, tangy sauce, while shrimp salad is mixed together and often includes mayonnaise.
How much shrimp salad is a typical serving?
A portion of about 90 g is a useful guide; it provides 9.7 g of protein and 640 mg of sodium.
Can shrimp salad trigger a shellfish allergy?
Yes. Prawns are crustaceans, so shrimp salad is unsuitable for someone with a crustacean allergy; check that prepared versions have not come into contact with other shellfish.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27450070 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
