Description
A light and zesty seafood dish featuring fresh shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 ribs celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon parsley or capers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Poach the shrimp by bringing water to a gentle simmer and adding a pinch of salt. Add the raw shrimp and poach for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Chill the shrimp in an ice water bath for 5-7 minutes to halt cooking. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Combine the shrimp, diced celery, and minced red onion in the bowl and gently stir to coat with dressing.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance for deeper flavor. Best enjoyed within the first few days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg