CREAMY DILL SHRIMP SALAD

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I got this from the Barefoot Contessa's book "Parties!" and i use it alot. It is a big hit and easy to make. The time does not include the chilling time as this can be made the night before or earlier in the day.

Provided by DebbiF

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon, cut into quarters
4 lbs large shrimp, in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
2 cups good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 cup minced red onion (1 onion)
3 cups minced celery (6 stalks)

Steps:

  • Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water.
  • Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill.
  • Combine with the peeled shrimp.
  • Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings.
  • Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

Abdiyare Axmed
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I love that I can make it ahead of time.


Kaylene Queary
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It's always a hit.


movie library official
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It's so easy to make.


Quintrell Jackson
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This salad is a keeper!


Pranavi Polisetty
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I will definitely be making this again.


Sino Tshemese
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day.


joy alloysius
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I love the addition of the dill.


Mark Potts
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The best shrimp salad I've ever had!


maxwell dellar
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This salad is amazing!


Rose Jan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Hamza Ahmed
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This salad is delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the dressing is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jcvbfbc Ncgnff
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so well-balanced and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Abbasjee Abbasjee
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This is the best shrimp salad I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the dill. It really makes the salad.


Esha Choudhary
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This salad is amazing! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the dressing is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Challengesinmarriage TV
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's still just as good the next day.


isni avduli
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This is one of my favorite shrimp salad recipes. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the dill. It really gives the salad a nice pop of flavor.


Sopnil bhowmik
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so well-balanced and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


zxxyxx the real
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This creamy dill shrimp salad is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's a cold salad, so it's perfect for a hot summer day. I served it on top of a bed of lettuce and it was a hit with my family.