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Classic Shrimp Salad Recipe

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A light and refreshing Classic Shrimp Salad featuring tender, boiled shrimp tossed in a creamy lemon dill dressing, accented with crisp celery and red onion. Perfect served on its own or wrapped in butter lettuce leaves for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Shrimp Salad

  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped

Shrimp Salad Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper

Optional

  • Butter lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a bowl, thoroughly stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth. Set aside to let flavors meld.
  2. Boil the shrimp: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through but still tender.
  3. Prepare ice water bath: While shrimp cooks, prepare a large bowl of ice water. Use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer cooked shrimp immediately into the ice water bath. Let them chill for 3 minutes to stop cooking and firm up the texture, then drain well in a colander.
  4. Combine salad ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gently stir together the cooled shrimp, finely chopped red onion, chopped celery, and the prepared dressing until evenly coated and creamy.
  5. Serve: Enjoy the shrimp salad as is or serve it in butter lettuce leaves for a fresh, handheld option.

Notes

  • This shrimp salad is best enjoyed fresh but will keep well refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.
  • For lettuce cups, use smaller shrimp or chop jumbo shrimp into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
  • Make sure to chill shrimp immediately after boiling to maintain texture and prevent overcooking.
  • Adjust seasoning as desired, adding extra lemon juice or salt to taste.

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