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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 Method Notes

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

Method
 

Poach the Shrimp
  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 into the pot. Add the garlic, bay leaf, pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Gently mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. 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.