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Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites

June 19, 2017 By Katie Moseman 1 Comment

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Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites are made with butterfly shrimp, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.

This recipe is sponsored by SeaPak.  All opinions are my own.

Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites with Basil on a white plate with a black border

Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites

I like to spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer.  It’s counterintuitive, I know.  Here in Florida the temperature climbs into the mid 90’s on a daily basis.  Don’t even get me started on the humidity!  However, as the sun sets in the west, a nice breeze often kicks up.  When this happens right after one of our famous afternoon thunderstorms, the result is a rapid cooldown with rain-freshened air swirling the heat away.

Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bite

Once all that heat relents, no one wants to bring it back by cooking an elaborate meal when you could be sipping lemonade instead.  I like to keep it light and simple with lots of salad variations.  For example: I love caprese salad.  So I made a variation that includes crunchy Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp from SeaPak.

Seapak Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp with Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites

These tasty little bites are perfect for a summertime meal or to serve as an appetizer at a party.  All you do is bake the shrimp, remove the tails, then stack up the ingredients.  Voila!  A bite-sized caprese salad that hits all the best flavors: fresh tomatoes and basil, real mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, and seafood.

Jumbo Breaded Butterfly Shrimp Oven Baked on a plate

You can bring a plate outside and relax.  Enjoy the evening air.  Read a book or chat with your family.  Do the things that make summer the best time of the year.

I picked up my SeaPak Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp at Walmart, along with some Shrimp Scampi for later.  It’s a good idea to stock up, because then you’ll always have some at the ready.

Seapak Jumbo Butterfly ShrimpSeapak Shrimp Scampi package

Frequently Asked Questions About Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites

What kind of mozzarella should you use for caprese salad?  Fresh mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella is best.  Look for a round ball of mozzarella, not a block.

What should you serve with caprese salad?  If you’d like to round out your meal, I recommend the following.  Mix softened butter with a few shakes of garlic powder, a pinch of sea salt, and Italian seasoning, then spread it in between slices of a loaf Italian bread.  Wrap in foil and place in a warm oven until the bread is crusty and the butter is melted.

Can you make caprese salad ahead of time?  Nope, not really.  It’s best when absolutely fresh.  Make it and serve it immediately.

Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites on a serving plate

Did you know that the USDA recommends two 4-ounce servings of seafood per week?  Adding shrimp to your caprese salad is a great way to start meeting that goal.  And since SeaPak only works with the most responsible seafood suppliers, they’re an excellent choice for your family’s seafood meals.  Follow SeaPak on Facebook and Instagram for more great seafood ideas.

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Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites

Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites are made with butterfly shrimp, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 bites
Calories 97 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 12 frozen breaded butterfly shimp SeaPak Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 ounce fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to very gentle simmer while you cook the shrimp.  The vinegar will reduce to about half its original volume and become thicker.

  2. Cook the frozen breaded butterfly shrimp according to the package directions.  While the shrimp are baking, slice the Roma tomatoes to yield 12 round slices about 1/4 inch thick.  Slice pieces of mozzarella to approximately the same size.

  3. When the shrimp are finished cooking, let them cool for about 3 minutes, then remove the tails.  Assemble the crunchy shrimp caprese salad bites by layering a tomato slice, a piece of cheese, a shrimp, and a basil leaf.  Garnish each bite with a few drops of reduced balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Shrimp Caprese Salad Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 214mg9%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Vitamin C 2.3mg3%
Calcium 120mg12%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Company. The opinions and text are all mine.

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  1. chris

    June 19, 2017 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    this is a crazy idea and i like it

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