Shrimp salad with cilantro mayonnaise
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 portions
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Cuisine
South American, International, Ecuadorian
Shrimp salad with cilantro mayonnaise
Description
The recipe uses peeled and deveined shrimp mixed with crisp vegetables including red onion, radish, celery, and bell pepper, along with chopped hard-boiled eggs to provide substance. The dressing is made from mayonnaise blended with chopped cilantro and crushed garlic, adding herbal and savory notes. Lime juice brightens the flavors while salt adjusts seasoning.
The dish is simple to prepare: ingredients are combined in a bowl and mixed evenly. For a spicy variation, finely diced jalapeno is added, which can be omitted for milder taste. The salad can be served immediately but benefits from chilling for an hour or two to allow flavors to meld.
This shrimp salad works well as a light lunch or appetizer and pairs nicely with bread or crackers. It's a fresh, protein-rich option featuring a combination of creamy, tangy, and crunchy elements.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium sized, cooked
- ½ red onion diced finely, medium
- 2 radish diced finely
- 2 celery diced finely, stalks
- ½ red bell pepper finely chopped, or green bell pepper
- 2 egg chopped, hard-boiled
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise mixed with chopped cilantro and crushed garlic, homemade, with cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds and veins removed, finely diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, combine the cooked shrimp (whole or cut in half) with the diced red onions, radishes, bell pepper, celery, eggs, lime juice, cilantro mayonnaise, and salt to taste. For a spicy touch add diced jalapenos or hot peppers to taste.
- This shrimp salad can be served immediately, but for best results I recommend letting it sit in the fridge for an hour or two before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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