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Shrimp Salad

A delightful shrimp salad that brings family together, featuring tender shrimp, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shrimp salad
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Fresh dill, to taste
  • 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lettuce leaves or buns, for serving Serve on a bed of lettuce or in buns.

Method
 

Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Start by bringing a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, and cook until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Remove them from the pot and let them cool slightly before chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Tip: A little browning here can build flavor, just like grandma showed me.
Combine the Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, toss together the chopped shrimp, diced cucumber, celery, hard-boiled eggs, and chopped onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined, and taste as you go to ensure the flavors are balanced to your liking.
  2. Encouragement: Let the kids stir this part; it’s the fun bit!
Combine Everything
  1. Pour the creamy dressing over the shrimp mixture. Gently toss everything together until the shrimp and veggies are well-coated with the dressing.
Serving
  1. You can serve the shrimp salad on a bed of crisp lettuce or spoon it into buns for a hearty sandwich.

Notes

To keep the goodness of your shrimp salad for tomorrow, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Best consumed within a day or two. For reheating, consider using the oven at a low temperature for best results.