Description
A delightful and refreshing shrimp salad that captures the essence of a New York deli with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh, peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 8 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (minced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp celery seed (optional)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by tossing them with baking soda, kosher salt, and Old Bay seasoning, allowing them to soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Fill a bowl with ice water and set aside for chilling the shrimp after cooking.
- Bring 8 cups of water mixed with lemon juice to a boil in a large pot.
- Carefully add the seasoned shrimp to the boiling water and cook for about 90 seconds until slightly opaque and pink.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to the ice water bath to cool quickly.
- Drain the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Combine the diced celery, red onion, dill, mayonnaise, celery seed, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chilled shrimp to the dressing mixture and gently toss until coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Drain the salad for excess moisture before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider adding diced avocado or other crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, seafood, deli salad, summer dish, healthy recipe