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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
What’s the difference between prawn salad and prawn cocktail?
Prawn cocktail is usually served in a glass or dish over lettuce, with prawns coated in Marie Rose sauce. Prawn salad is a broader name: it might have a light dressing, or be served in a sandwich or on a jacket potato.
How do you make a simple prawn salad sandwich?
Drain cooked, peeled prawns well and pat them dry, then fold them through a little mayonnaise with lemon juice and black pepper. Pile onto buttered bread with crisp lettuce; drying the prawns first helps stop the bread going soggy.
Do you need to cook prawns before putting them in a salad?
Ready-to-eat cooked prawns can go straight into a salad once drained. If using raw prawns, cook them until steaming hot throughout, then cool them quickly and keep them chilled before adding.
How long does prawn salad keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered in a fridge set at 5°C or below, and eat it within two days. Don’t leave it out for more than two hours; the Food Standards Agency advises keeping chilled food cold and refrigerating leftovers promptly.
Can you freeze prawn salad?
Freezing the finished salad is not recommended: mayonnaise can separate and lettuce turns limp when thawed. You can freeze plain prawns if their packaging allows it, then thaw them in the fridge and mix the salad fresh.
What goes well with prawn salad?
Serve it with brown bread, crisp lettuce or a jacket potato. For a classic prawn cocktail, spoon prawns in Marie Rose sauce over shredded lettuce and serve with lemon wedges.
Can you use frozen prawns for prawn salad?
Yes. Thaw cooked prawns in the fridge, drain them thoroughly and pat dry before mixing with dressing; excess thawing liquid can make the salad watery. Keep them chilled while you prepare the rest.
Are prawns in prawn salad an allergen?
Yes. Prawns are crustaceans, which are one of the 14 allergens that must be declared in food sold in the UK. If you have a crustacean allergy, avoid the salad and check for cross-contact when food is prepared.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27450070 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
