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Shrimp Salad Recipe
Undoubtedly, this is the one and only shrimp salad recipe you will ever need. Creamy, crunchy and refreshing! Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings as a side dish
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lemon quartered
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 1/2 red onion finely minced
Dressing:
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped - plus more for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quartered lemon to the water.
- Place nearby a large bowl filled halfway with ice water.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
- Drain and transfer the shrimp to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the shrimp then pat dry.
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Place the shrimp, celery, and red onion, in a medium salad bowl. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Garnish with additional fresh dill when serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
198mg
(66%)
Sodium
730mg
(30%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 730mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.