Vibrant Shrimp Salad
Vibrant Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
For the Poaching Liquid
- 4 cups water
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 lemon, juiced and squeezed into water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Salad Components
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, finely sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the poaching liquid: In a medium pot, combine water, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaf, the squeezed lemon half, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Poach the shrimp: Once the liquid is at a rolling boil, remove the pot from the heat. Add the peeled and deveined large shrimp to the hot liquid. Stir gently to ensure all shrimp are submerged. Let the shrimp poach for approximately 3 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Cool the shrimp: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked shrimp from the poaching liquid and spread them in a single layer on a plate. Place the plate in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 25-30 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Prepare the salad components: While the shrimp are cooling, finely chop the red bell pepper, green onions (both white and green parts), celery stalk, and fresh dill. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped red bell pepper, green onions, celery, and fresh dill. Add the fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Finish the salad: Once the shrimp are completely cooled, add them to the bowl with the other ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the shrimp and vegetables are well coated in the creamy dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min
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Vibrant Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
For the Poaching Liquid
- 4 cups water
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 lemon, juiced and squeezed into water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Salad Components
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, finely sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the poaching liquid: In a medium pot, combine water, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaf, the squeezed lemon half, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Poach the shrimp: Once the liquid is at a rolling boil, remove the pot from the heat. Add the peeled and deveined large shrimp to the hot liquid. Stir gently to ensure all shrimp are submerged. Let the shrimp poach for approximately 3 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Cool the shrimp: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked shrimp from the poaching liquid and spread them in a single layer on a plate. Place the plate in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 25-30 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Prepare the salad components: While the shrimp are cooling, finely chop the red bell pepper, green onions (both white and green parts), celery stalk, and fresh dill. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped red bell pepper, green onions, celery, and fresh dill. Add the fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Finish the salad: Once the shrimp are completely cooled, add them to the bowl with the other ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the shrimp and vegetables are well coated in the creamy dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min