Description
Mediterranean shrimp salad dances with zesty lemon, crisp cucumber, and succulent prawns, creating a light yet satisfying coastal delight. Fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese elevate each refreshing bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (454 grams)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup celery, finely diced (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 red onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, quartered
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (10 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 milliliters)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (22.5 milliliters)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with salted water and add quartered lemon, bringing to a rolling boil at high heat.
- Simultaneously prepare an ice bath in a large bowl to rapidly cool the shrimp after cooking.
- Carefully submerge shrimp into boiling water, cooking for precisely 2-3 minutes until they transform to a vibrant pink and become fully opaque.
- Quickly drain shrimp using a colander and immediately plunge into the ice water to halt the cooking process and preserve tender texture.
- Allow shrimp to cool completely in ice bath, then drain thoroughly and gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Transfer cooled shrimp to a medium salad bowl and add finely chopped celery and thinly sliced red onion.
- Pour prepared dressing over the seafood mixture, using a gentle folding technique to coat ingredients evenly without breaking delicate shrimp.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Refrigerate salad in a sealed container for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to meld and develop complexity.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Check shrimp freshness by looking for a mild ocean scent and firm texture without discoloration.
- Use extra-virgin olive oil for a richer dressing flavor that complements the delicate shrimp.
- Dice celery and red onion uniformly to ensure even distribution and balanced bite in each spoonful.
- For a low-carb version, serve over mixed greens instead of traditional bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg