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Classic Shrimp Salad

A bowl of creamy shrimp salad with celery, red onion and dill. A quick and easy recipe perfect for summer.
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Let cool completely. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Roughly chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, lemon zest, Old Bay, sugar, Worcestershire, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in the shrimp, onion, celery, dill, and capers, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.