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shrimp salad on a white plate with vintage flatware

Easiest Shrimp Salad!

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The very best shrimp salad is also the easiest ever!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lemons
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 pound shrimp, deveined
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped combination of dill, parsley and cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ripe avocado

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Zest one of the lemons and set the zest aside. Halve and juice the lemon and add the onion to the juice. Set aside. Slice one of the remaining lemons.
  • When the water has come to a boil, remove from the heat. When the boiling subsides add the sliced lemon and the shrimp. Cover the pot and let sit for 5 minutes. While the shrimp are poaching, fill a large bowl with water and ice.
  • Use a slotted spoon or strainer to transfer the shrimp to the ice bath and let them cool completely. Drain and discard the lemon slices.
  • Place the reserved lemon zest, mayonnaise and olive oil in a bowl. Whisk. Drain the onion and set aside - add the juice to the dressing, a bit at a time, till the desired consistency is reached. Add the celery, onion, herbs and shrimp, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
  • Serve with diced avocado and lemon wedges from the third lemon.

Notes

This recipe has been slightly adapted from The New York Times.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 2mg
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