The Best Shrimp Salad
This refreshing shrimp salad combines poached shrimp, lemon, dill, celery, and green onions for a light and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poached
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Shrimp Salad
1 pound poached shrimp (recipe below)
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
4 twists black pepper
Poached Shrimp
1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 quarts water
1 lemon, halved
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 bay leaf
3 twists black pepper
1½ tbsp salt
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Poach the Shrimp
Add the water to a large pot over high heat. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the lemon halves.
Add the garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, salt, and optional Cajun seasoning.
Bring the water to a rolling boil.
Remove the pot from the heat and immediately add the shrimp to the hot water.
Let the shrimp poach for about 3 minutes or until pink and fully cooked.
Transfer the shrimp to a plate using tongs or a slotted spoon and refrigerate until cooled.
Make the Salad
Add the cooled shrimp to a large bowl with the diced bell pepper, celery, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Gently stir until everything is evenly combined.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Homemade mayonnaise adds extra flavor and creaminess.
Pre-cooked shrimp can be used for convenience.
Serve on croissants, sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or crackers.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing is not recommended.
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