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Shrimp Salad

Refreshing Shrimp Salad: Creamy Delight for Summer Days

This refreshing shrimp salad is a creamy delight perfect for summer days, offering versatility and crowd-pleasing flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp fresh provides superior flavor
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 whole lemon fresh juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice and zest, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a vigorous boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  3. Transfer the shrimp to an ice water bath to cool for about 3 minutes.
  4. Drain the shrimp, pat dry, and combine with red onion and celery in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and gently toss.
  5. Serve on a bed of fresh butter lettuce or in chilled lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

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