Shrimp Salad Zesty Dressing (Printable version)
Succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables and a bright lemon-dill dressing, ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb 2 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Salad Vegetables
02 - 1 cup celery, finely sliced
03 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp lemon zest
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque throughout. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water to halt cooking. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked shrimp, sliced celery, diced red onion, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped dill. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and fold gently until all components are evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
05 - Present on a bed of leafy greens or alongside crusty bread if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing walks that perfect line between creamy and bright so you never feel weighed down
- It comes together faster than you can set the table, which means zero stress entertaining
02 -
- Overcooking shrimp by even thirty seconds turns them rubbery and no amount of dressing can fix that
- Patting the shrimp completely dry after rinsing prevents the dressing from turning watery and soupy
03 -
- Cut a test shrimp in half after cooking to check the center is opaque before draining the whole batch
- Let the dressed salad sit for a full thirty minutes instead of fifteen if you have the time because the difference is real