Description
Looking for a delicious Shrimp Salad Recipe? Discover an easy and tasty dish to try today.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Salad
- 1 pound poached shrimp, recipe below
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper (Half of a large pepper)
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery (1 large stalk)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion (3 to 4)
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) mayonnaise, try homemade mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 twists of pepper grinder
Poached Shrimp
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (31–40 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 2 quarts water
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 twists pepper grinder
- 1 ½ tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning , optional
Instructions
Poach the Shrimp
- Step 1- Add 2 quarts of water to a large pot and place it over high heat. Squeeze a little lemon juice into the water and drop the lemon halves in. Add the garlic, bay leaf, pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Step 2– Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove the pot from heat and immediately submerge the shrimp into the hot water. Poach for 3 minutes.
- Step 3– Using tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate. Allow them to cool in the refrigerator.
Make the Salad
- Step 1– Once the shrimp have cooled, place them in a large bowl with the bell pepper, celery, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2– Gently mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Step 3– Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving, letting the flavors marinate and develop.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg