True shrimp are small, swimming, decapod crustaceans classified in the infraorder Caridea, found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water.
Shrimp are distinguished from the superficially similar prawns by the structure of the gills, and by the fact that female shrimp (as in all other pleocyemates) brood the eggs on their pleopods. There is, however, much confusion between the two, especially among non-specialists, and many shrimp are called "prawns" and many prawns are called "shrimp". This is particularly widespread in culinary contexts, including the following sections.
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Barbecued Shrimp with Corn Salad - Made with shrimp, salsa, fresh corn, jalapeno chile, and lime juice.
Meta Description: [ A cast-iron grill pan imparts real barbecue flavor to this zesty shrimp dish, and the corn salad, made with a jalapeno chile, adds an extra blast of heat. Look for fresh or frozen ready-to-cook shelled and deveined shrimp. ]
Caribbean Shrimp Salad - Shrimp, jicama, celery, and pineapple served with a lime dressing.
Meta Description: [ In this refreshing salad, the sweetness of pineapple and the crunch of jicama and celery complement the shrimp. ]
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Curried Shrimp Salad - Shrimp, broccoli, and carrots served with a honey dressing and garnished with nuts.
Grilled Shrimp and Papaya Salad - Grilled shrimp served with cucumber, carrots, papaya, and bell pepper.
Meta Description: [ Choose an unblemished papaya that yields slightly to pressure. The skin of a ripe papaya may range in color from green to yellow to orange, but the flesh will be a brilliant coral color. ]
Shrimp and Apple Salad - Shrimp, apples, green pepper, and olives served on salad greens.
Meta Description: [ Shrimp and Apple Salad--a recipe from Baskets by Pat's Recipes ]
Shrimp and Rice Salad - Made with shrimp, water chestnuts, peas, and rice. From Lisa's Cooking Cache.
Meta Description: [ Shrimp And Rice Salad Recipe ]
Shrimp and Vegetable Salad with Fresh Herb Dressing - Shrimp, rice stick noodles, carrots, bean sprouts, and lettuce with a cilantro, basic, and lime dressing. From Lisa's Recipe Cache.
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Shrimp and Watermelon Salad - Shrimp, watermelon balls, and pecans with a tarragon dressing. From Lisa's Recipe Cache.
Meta Description: [ Shrimp And Watermelon Salad Recipe ]
Shrimp Cocktail with Melons - Shrimp, cantaloupe, and honeydew marinated in salad dressing.
Shrimp Mousse - Made with shrimp, cream cheese, tomato soup, mayonnaise, celery, and green onions.
Shrimp Pasta Salad - Made with shrimp, bell pepper, peas, fresh basil, parsley, and seashell macaroni.
Shrimp Remoulade - Shrimp and lettuce topped with a sauce made with mustard, horseradish, oil, and vinegar.
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Shrimp Salad - Shrimp mixed with pasta shells, cucumber, olives, and green pepper and topped with a sour cream dressing.
Shrimp Salad with Fresh Dill - Recipe calling for shrimp, celery, cucumber, dill, sour cream, and anchovy paste.
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