Classic Shrimp Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Classic Shrimp Salad
Description
The salad begins by boiling peeled and deveined shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, then rapidly cooling them in an ice water bath to preserve a firm, slightly crisp texture. The dressing is a blend of mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, chopped fresh dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, delivering a tangy and herbaceous complement to the shrimp.
Red onion and celery are finely chopped to add crunch and mild sharpness, stirred together with the drained shrimp and dressing to coat evenly in a creamy sauce. The mix offers a balance of tender shrimp and crisp vegetables with a lively citrus and dill flavor profile.
Classic Shrimp Salad can be eaten simply as is, or served on butter lettuce leaves to add freshness and a crisp base. It works well as a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish in warmer weather and can be prepared ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons onion red, finely chopped
- 1 celery finely chopped, rib
Shrimp Salad Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch black pepper freshly ground
- butter lettuce leaves, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Make the dressing. To make the dressing, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, dill, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Boil the shrimp. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through and pink.
- Prep and ice water bath. While the shrimp are cooking, prepare an ice water bath. Use a skimmer to remove the shrimp to the ice water bath. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain them in a colander.
- Stir it all together. In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooled shrimp, red onion, celery, and dressing, until creamy. Serve plain or with butter lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1218mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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