Shrimp Salad Recipe
Servings 6 servings
Calories 143kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb large raw shell on shrimp deveined
- 2 Quarts water
- 2 tsp seafood seasoning (i.e. Seafood Magic or Old Bay)
- 2 tsp salt
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Creole or Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tsp white wine or rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp seafood seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 rib celery finely diced
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced red onion or shallots
- Few dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Add the water, seafood seasoning and salt to a deep pot. Bring to a boil.
- Add the shrimp. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and the shells turn pink. Remove from the heat and drain in a colander. Peel and cool.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, dill, vinegar, seafood seasoning, garlic salt, pepper and hot sauce until fully combined.
- Add the shrimp, celery, red pepper, onion and hot sauce. Mix until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 3 hours.
- Serve on crackers, buns, lettuce or celery for snacking..
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1853mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg