When the warm summer sun warms up, you don't want to stand at the stove for a long time cooking goodies. At the same time, you want tasty and healthy food. In such cases, a salad with tomatoes, bell peppers and shrimps will help out. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
You can create a juicy and bright salad with tomatoes, bell peppers and shrimps in 10 minutes in your kitchen. The dish is perfect for an everyday morning or evening meal, for a snack, a romantic evening … This is not only tasty, but also a healthy meal. Since the beneficial properties of shrimp are vitamins D, E, A, PP, B12, phosphorus, copper, iron, sodium, magnesium, potassium. It activates cell growth, improves the harmonious work of organs and body systems - amino acids, iodine and sulfur contained in seafood. The same substances also have a beneficial effect on the condition of hair, skin, nails. In addition, shrimp contains astaxanthin, which strengthens the cardiovascular system, prevents the formation of heart attacks, coronary heart disease and stroke.
It is worth noting that due to the low calorie content of shrimp and other constituent ingredients, the dish can be consumed at any time of the day and not be afraid to gain extra pounds. It is also included in the diet.
To make the salad look more attractive, choose shrimp without a large amount of ice layer, with a shiny shell and a moderately bright color. Severely pale shrimps - this indicates their numerous defrosting and re-freezing. And very bright - it means that the seafood was tinted with chemicals. If desired, instead of shrimp, you can use mussels, langoustines, squids, etc.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 52 kcal.
- Servings - 1
- Cooking time - 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Tomatoes - 1 pc.
- Salt - 0.5 tsp or to taste
- Boiled-frozen shrimps - 150-200 g
- Vegetable oil - for frying
- Garlic - 1 clove
- Sweet bell pepper - 1 pc.
- Cucumbers - 1 pc.
- Basil, cilantro, parsley - several sprigs
- Bitter pepper - 1 pc.
Step by step cooking salad with tomatoes, bell peppers and shrimps, recipe with photo:
1. Wash the tomatoes, dry and cut into medium-sized wedges or cubes. Do not chop very finely, otherwise the tomatoes will flow and the salad will be watery.
2. Wash and dry the bell peppers. Trim the stalk, remove the inner baffles, and clean out the seeds. Cut the fruit into strips.
3. Wash cucumbers, dry and cut into half rings of 3-4 mm.
4. Finely chop the peeled garlic and peeled hot pepper.
5. Wash, dry and chop the greens.
6. Defrost shrimps naturally or pour boiling water over for 5 minutes. Then peel off the shell and cut off your head.
7. Put all the food in a deep bowl, season with salt and cover with vegetable oil. Toss the salad with tomatoes, bell peppers and shrimps and serve. If desired, refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
See also a video recipe on how to make a shrimp and bell pepper salad.
