If you can only have one shrimp salad recipe, this could be it. The herby mayonnaise with capers makes a terrific dressing for the shrimp. Adapted from Simply Shrimp : With 80 Globally Inspired Recipes by James Peterson (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2007).
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
40 large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until done. Reduce heat to low, add garlic, and stir and cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Cool and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2. Combine onion and salt in a colander; let stand 15 minutes or until wilted. Rinse and dry with paper towels.
3. Whisk mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add shrimp and onion; mix to coat shrimp with dressing. Serves 4 as a main-dish.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 320 calories, 27g fat, 15g prot., 5g carbs., 1g fiber, 1380mg sodium.
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