This Shrimp Salad recipe is a light fresh recipe that is quick and easy to make. A great way to keep things simple and healthy during the week
What is Shrimp Salad
When you think of shrimp salad, you may think that it is very similar to chicken salad. Well, it is. In fact it is chicken salad, adjacent. It’s basically cooked shrimp, tossed in a delicious dressing and easily served whether eating it alone, on toast, a cracker or a lettuce (as pictured).
It is a great leftover recipe! It can be done with any leftover shrimp you might have from making something like Camarones Al Ajillo or our Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos. However, you can also just boil the shrimp real quick and make it fresh.
The steps are quick and straightforward. All you need to worry about is having enough for everyone who wants a second serving.
Some Tips to Keep in Mind
If you have leftover shrimp, then this is straightforward as it can get. Simply make the dressing in the bowl and throw it over the shrimp and serve.
However if you are making the shrimp fresh, keep in mind that having a bowl of ice water is key. Shrimp cook kind of fast, and are easily over cooked. The bowl of ice water helps you stop the cooking process, so once they are poached in the water they can sit there and not continue to cook and get chewy.
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Shrimp Salad
Course: AppetizersDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes5
minutesIngredients
1 1/2 pounds of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon of sazon
¼ cup of Greek yogurt
¼ cup of good quality mayonnaise
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup of celery, finely diced
¼ cup of bell peppers, finely diced or cut in rounds if you are using the minis
2 tablespoons of parsley, finely chopped
2 to 3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 dashes of hot sauce
Salt and freshly cracked pepper
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the sazon to the water.
- Add the shrimp in the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until they are opaque and pink. Drain the shrimp and shock with cold water so it stops the cooking process.
- In a medium bowl whisk together all the ingredients until completely smooth then add the shrimp.
- Serve over greens or sliced cucumbers.
