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Cold Shrimp Salad with Dill

Refreshing Cold Shrimp Salad with Dill for Effortless Summer Eats

A light and refreshing Cold Shrimp Salad with Dill, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 57
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp Can substitute with canned or frozen shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill Use three times more if using dried dill
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Consider using low-fat version
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery Chop finely for even distribution
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion Green onions can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice Always prefer freshly squeezed juice
  • to taste seasoning Options include Old Bay, Cajun, or Creole seasoning
For Garnishing
  • 4 leaves lettuce Perfect for serving and making lettuce wraps
  • to taste fresh herbs Consider parsley or extra dill

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • mixing bowl
  • ice bath

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot, bring water to a rolling boil and add shrimp and crab boil seasoning. Cook until rosy pink—about 5 to 8 minutes for fresh shrimp.
  2. Remove shrimp from the pot and plunge them into an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cool, peel, devein, and chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces. Lightly season.
  3. In a mixing bowl, blend together mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, fresh dill, and freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice until well mixed.
  4. Gently fold the chopped shrimp into the creamy mixture, blending well until every piece is coated and incorporated.
  5. Cover the salad and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld perfectly. Adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve in lettuce leaves for a refreshing bite! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as it can affect the texture.

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