Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 rib celery (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice))
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: butter lettuce leaves for serving

Instruction

  • Make the dressing. To make the dressing, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, dill, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Boil the shrimp. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through and pink.
  • Prep and ice water bath. While the shrimp are cooking, prepare an ice water bath. Use a skimmer to remove the shrimp to the ice water bath. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain them in a colander.
  • Stir it all together. In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooled shrimp, red onion, celery, and dressing, until creamy. Serve plain or with butter lettuce leaves.