Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad
Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad combines peeled and deveined shrimp with a creamy dressing made from plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest, fresh dill and chives, grated garlic, and finely minced carrot and celery. The shrimp are boiled briefly in salted water until just cooked through, then iced to stop the cooking and keep the texture firm. Tossing the shrimp with the yogurt dressing coats them in a fresh, herby sauce that balances the seafood's natural sweetness.
The salad can be served chilled in lettuce cups or alongside crusty buttery croissants, offering versatility for main courses or light sides. The combination of citrus and garlic provides a bright, zesty flavor that complements the shrimp's delicate texture. This salad holds freshness in the refrigerator until served.
Because the shrimp are cooked separately and chilled, the salad is straightforward to prepare in advance, allowing the flavors to meld. The diced carrot and celery add subtle crunch to contrast the smooth yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and de-veined, medium
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt coarse
Shrimp Salad Dressing:
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon carrot , minced or shredded
- 1 rib celery , finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic , grated
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chive minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon dill minced, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt. Add the shrimp and boil for 2-3 minutes or until they turn opaque and pink.
- Remove shrimp and add to a bowl with ice to cool down fast. Drain well and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, carrot, celery, garlic, zest of lemon, fresh juice of lemon, chives, dill, salt and white pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in the yogurt mixture.
- Serve on lettuce cups, as a side dish or on a buttery croissant.
- If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1294mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1635IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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