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Shrimp Salad from Ina Garten

This luscious shrimp salad from the Barefoot Contessa herself--Ina Garten--is made with shrimp, mayo, mustard, vinegar, and more. Excellent for picnics, brunch, showers.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lemon cut into quarters
  • 4 pounds large shrimp in the shell* 16 to 20 shrimp per pound
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons good white wine or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons minced dill leaves
  • 1 cup minced red onion 1 onion
  • 3 cups minced celery about 6 stalks
  • A few gratings of lemon zest optional

Instructions

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  1. Bring 5 quarts water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to move the shrimp into a bowl of cool water.
  2. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. When cool enough to handle, peel and devein the shrimp and place in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and dill. Add as much of the dressing as you like to the peeled shrimp along with the red onion, celery, and lemon zest, if using, and gently toss. Taste and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

Notes

  • We say this a lot around here—you’ll be lucky to have any leftovers. But we’re usually right, huh? We know what we’re talking about. However, if you do happen to have any of Ina Garten’s shrimp salad left, cooked shrimp can be refrigerated for up to three days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 397mg (132%) Sodium 1531mg (64%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 397mg 132%
Sodium 1531mg 64%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.