Shrimp potato salad {Ensalada de papas con camarones}
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 portions
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Cuisine
South American, Ecuadorian
Shrimp potato salad {Ensalada de papas con camarones}
Description
Shrimp potato salad {Ensalada de papas con camarones} centers on boiled potatoes and carrots mixed with cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, and finely chopped white onion and crushed garlic. The ingredients are combined to create a creamy and hearty dish where the softness of the potatoes contrasts with the firm shrimp pieces and the subtle crunch from onion. Parsley is sprinkled on top to add a mild herbal note.
This salad is served cold or at room temperature and can be accented with optional garnishes like lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, and avocado slices to add color and additional textures. It is suitable for a side dish or a light meal, balancing starchy and protein elements in a single dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups potato about 4-5 medium sized potatoes, boiled and diced
- 2 ½ cups Shrimp about 1 lb, cooked
- 2 cups carrot about 6-7 medium sized carrots, boiled and diced
- 7 tbs mayonnaise
- 2 tbs onion finely chopped; white onion
- 2 garlic crushed - optional and feel free to adjust to your taste, cloves
- salt to taste
- 1-2 tbs parsley finely minced
Optional garnishes:
- lettuce leaves and sliced
- tomato leaves and sliced
- avocado slices
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- Sprinkle parsley on top and serve with lettuce and tomato slices.