Ingredients
Shrimp Salad
- 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped
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
- Make the dressing. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set aside for flavors to meld.
- Boil the shrimp. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender.
- Prepare an ice water bath. While the shrimp cook, fill a large bowl with ice and water. Once the shrimp are cooked, use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp immediately to the ice water bath. Let them chill for about 3 minutes to stop cooking and retain firmness.
- Drain the shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the ice bath and drain well in a colander to remove excess water.
- Combine all ingredients. In a mixing bowl, gently toss together the cooled shrimp, finely chopped red onion, chopped celery, and the prepared dressing until everything is thoroughly coated and creamy.
- Serve. Serve the shrimp salad chilled on its own or alongside butter lettuce leaves for a fresh, crisp presentation.
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and opaque to maintain a tender texture.
- The dressing can be made a few hours in advance to enhance the flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce if you prefer a spicy kick.
- Serve the salad chilled for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
