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shrimp salad

shrimp salad

Shrimp salad is a light, refreshing dish packed with protein and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal. It’s versatile and easy to customize, making it a great option for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

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 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 of pepper grinder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning optional

Instructions
 

Poach the Shrimp

  • 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 into the pot. Add the garlic, bay leaf, pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  • Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from the heat and immediately submerge the shrimp into the hot water. Poach the shrimp for three minutes.
  • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the shrimp to a plate. Allow them to cool by placing them in the refrigerator.

Make the Salad

  • Once the shrimp have cooled, place them in a large bowl along with the bell pepper, celery, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
  • Gently mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving, allowing the flavors to marinate and develop.

Notes

Tips
Storing: Shrimp salad will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. It's great to have on hand for a quick lunch or dinner! However, we do not recommend freezing shrimp salad.
Bell Pepper Substitute: If you prefer not to include bell peppers, simply leave them out.
The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.