It’s BBQ and picnic season, YAY! I am tired of always bringing the same dish to cookouts no matter how good it is.
I use Google Drive (not an affiliate) to sort the links of recipes that are not on my blog but couldn’t find anything exciting there either. Next, I looked into an almost forgotten old recipe binder and BINGO! I found Jörg’s seafood rice salad recipe that I brought with me from Germany 17 years ago. My friend Jörg tossed this recipe together often for the cookouts and everyone was in love (with the salad).
You might think what an odd combination of ingredients for a salad, but trust you me, they work wonderfully together! The salad is light and refreshing. I made it for the office potluck and it was a hit! It’s a perfect side dish for grilled meat or an appetizer along with crackers.
To double the wow factor at your next gathering, bring this German Tex-Mex from the Ex salad too. Both are equally amazing!
What is your favorite dish to bring to cookouts?
Ingredients:
Serves 6-8
½ cup uncooked Rice (I always use Basmati)
1 (4 oz.) can tiny Shrimp
1 (5 oz.) can Tuna in water
1 cup cooked Corn (can use canned)
1 (4 oz.) can Whole Button Mushrooms
1 Carrot, shredded
2 Eggs, hard boiled and chopped
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ cup Mayonnaise
Juice of ½ Lemon
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook rice according to package directions or my way: In a small saucepan heat one tablespoon butter or oil over medium heat. Add rice and stir for 2-3 minutes or until grains change color from translucent to white and the fragrance is intensified (that’s if you’re using aromatic rice like Basmati or Jasmin).
Add 1 cup water or vegetable stock (I always cook my rice with the 1:2 rice to water ratio). If you’re using water, season with salt, about 1 teaspoon. Bring to a boil and lower the heat. Cover and simmer until rice is cooked and all liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a medium bowl combine all ingredients (drain the canned ingredients first), taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with lemon and egg wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Seafood Rice Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked Rice I always use Basmati
- 1 4 oz. can tiny Shrimp
- 1 5 oz. can Tuna in water
- 1 cup cooked Corn can use canned
- 1 4 oz. can Whole Button Mushrooms
- 1 Carrot shredded
- 2 Eggs hard boiled and chopped
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- Juice of ½ Lemon
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions or my way: In a small saucepan heat one tablespoon butter or oil over medium heat. Add rice and stir for 2-3 minutes or until grains change color from translucent to white and the fragrance is intensified (that’s if you’re using aromatic rice like Basmati or Jasmin).
- Add 1 cup water or vegetable stock (I always cook my rice with the 1:2 rice to water ratio). If you’re using water, season with salt, about 1 teaspoon. Bring to a boil and lower the heat. Cover and simmer until rice is cooked and all liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients (drain the canned ingredients first), taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with lemon and egg wedges if desired. Enjoy!
This recipe is featured at City of Links
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What a great summer recipe! I love seafood, and this combo sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing at Talented Tuesday last week!
Thanks, Stacy! You would love it! 🙂
That looks like a little bowl of sunshine! Your pictures never disappoint! Thank you for sharing at Waiting on…Wednesday! Hope to see you back tomorrow!
Holly @ http://www.iwillservewhileiwait.blogspot.com
That’s just the kindest thing anyone ever said! A little bowl of sunshine – I love it! THANK YOU, Holly! Very much appreciated 😀
Perfect fresh salad for Summer! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!
Thank you so much, Stephanie! 🙂 XOXO
I’m loving this! Pinned and tweeted! I always love your creations, thanks for sharing this with us at our party! I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, we love seeing what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls
Thanks Lou Lou! 😀
This is a complete meal and looks easy to put together…
It is really easy! 🙂 Thanks for stopping in!
wow this looks so good! thanks for sharing!
lifeisashoe
What a lovely side dish! I love seafood Jas! Pinned and shared!
I appreciate it, Joanne! Have a great day. XO
Yum, I love cold salads like this for summer barbeques, this sounds delicious with the shrimp and eggs on top! Thanks for sharing at What’dYou Do This Weekend?!
Thanks for stopping by 😀
Hi Jas – this look delicious! I am always trying to think up something different to go with our meals on the weekends when my husband like to grill up burgers or steaks. I think I’ll give this a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing! Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage
That’s great! (*insert happy dance here). I really think you’ll like it. Let me know either way 😀 Thanks, Nina!
I love shrimp and rice together so I know I will love this ( minus the lemon sad face) xo
I haven’t tried it without the lemon…no citrus in general? 🙁 Wonder if a bit of vinegar or pickle juice would do the trick. Thanks for stopping in, Katie!
wow, this looks so darn good, so trying it. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from #TickleMyTastebudsTuesday
Hope you do, Karen! Thanks for stopping in! Hugs
Super za ljetnu sezonu!
Da znas da jeste bas osvjezavajuce 🙂
Great recipe! I always struggle with what to bring to a potluck because I find most potluck dishes so unhealthy. This one looks great!
Thank you! So glad you stopped in 🙂 Have an awesome week!
I am sure your dishes that you make to pass are always inhaled in moments… this one sounds really different and will have to keep it in mind. Not too many picnics here in HK or even events that one brings dishes to pass as a matter of fact but I love having recipes on file to go to, to brighten up the cooking routine.
They don’t do potlucks? What’s wrong with them, lol. It really tastes great and I don’t even like shrimp. Hope you give it a try someday. Thanks for stopping in, BAM and have a wonderful week!
Really no pot lucks…!!! I am trying to break them of their habits but it is going to take a while as we have over 8 million here to spread the word to.
Hahahaha, thanks for the laugh, I needed it this morning. And good luck with that, lol. 😀