Description
Experience the ultimate shrimp salad recipe that’s not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor! This refreshing dish combines tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for summer picnics, casual gatherings, or a light lunch. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that’s healthy and satisfying. Enjoy it on its own or serve it over greens, in sandwiches, or as part of an appetizer platter. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this shrimp salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- 1 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water with quartered lemon in a medium pot. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to an ice bath immediately to chill. Drain and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and chopped dill; mix until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chilled shrimp, celery, red onion, and dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg