This week's salad was chosen by Jan of Keep your Feet in the Street. She described her shrimp salad as "simple, summery and good".
I made the salad Friday night to share with a group of friends. I doubled the recipe to ensure that there were enough leftovers for me to eat the following day. I had enough for my lunch the next day and for a sandwich on toasted ciabatta for my husband.
I made only two substitutions: sliced radishes were used instead of celery and I added equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream to make the dressing. My choice of herb was baby dill.
Thanks Jan for a great tasting summery salad!
Shrimp Salad
1 pound extra large shrimp (16-20)fresh, wild if you can find them.
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
¼ cup mayo
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, tarragon or parsley.
1 large stalk celery chopped
¼ large red pepper chopped
salt and pepper
Steam the shrimp for about 5 minutes in water with Old Bay.
When cool enough to handle, remove shells and chop into about 5 or 6
pieces per shrimp.
Mix the rest of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss in the chopped shrimp and chill.
Serve over a bed of lettuce of your choice.
Comments (5)
It looks yummy, Maria!
I used tarragon and parsley this time, but I would like to try dill when I make it again.
Posted by nancyhol | June 14, 2009 1:47 PM
Posted on June 14, 2009 13:47
Yum! Your piece of shrimp is just calling me!
Posted by candi | June 14, 2009 1:52 PM
Posted on June 14, 2009 13:52
Hi Maria, your salad looks so delicious. I made this salad for a potluck later today too, but I had to tripple mine to make sure there was enough (and for leftovers for lunch tomorrow too! :))
I noticed you left your shrimp whole. That looks really good too! And I have to say your left over sandwhich you made for your husband sounds good too.
Have a great Sunday!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 14, 2009 2:28 PM
Posted on June 14, 2009 14:28
It looks really different with the whole shrimp - I may try it that way next time, because this one is a keeper for sure.
Posted by Marcia | June 14, 2009 5:02 PM
Posted on June 14, 2009 17:02
I bet that sandwich was great. I like the sour cream idea and the way the whole shrimp look. I am really enjoying making all these salads!
Posted by Annie | June 15, 2009 8:41 AM
Posted on June 15, 2009 08:41