Summer Shrimp Salad Recipe

During this hot season, a refreshing summer shrimp salad recipe by Downshiftology is just perfect for a cool down. This is not your ordinary shrimp with mayo dressing salad – it is much better and tastier having the right amount of seasonings! Prepare this healthy dish at home with these easy steps. Read on to learn the full instructions for this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 lb of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons of red onion
• 1 rib celery

For the dressing:

• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced, 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons of juice)
• 2 tablespoons of fresh dill (or herb of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon of mustard
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt
• pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• butter lettuce leaves for garnish (optional)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Thinly slice a rib of celery by sliding the knife down the length of the rib four times. If it is extra wide on the bottom, slice it one or two more times. Then slice across to have small bits of celery. Now, finely chop the onions and dill.

Step 2:

Prepare the dressing. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, fresh dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Once done, set it aside or you can place it in the fridge.

Step 3:

Get a pot and fill it with water. Bring it to a boil, then add the shrimp. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through and bright pink.

Step 4:

Prepare an ice bath while the shrimps are cooking. Just put some ice cubes and water in a bowl. Once the shrimps are cooked, remove them from the pot using a skimmer and put them in the ice bath. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain.

Step 5:

In a big bowl, stir together the cooled shrimp, finely chopped red onion, celery, and mayonnaise dressing until creamy. You can serve it plain or with butter lettuce leaves.

Summer Shrimp Salad Recipe