Shrimp Salad

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Portable Picnic

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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Comments & Reviews

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sim hollywood, AL 12-30-2009
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Fave shrimp salad!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have to admit I've been cheating...by using already cooked shrimps...just to make it quick and ready to eat for parties.... It's a wonderful salad everyone loves!Read more
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michelle Ogden, UT 11-05-2009
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shrimp salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best recipe ever. I made it the first time after seeing it about 6 years ago. I brought it to a party. Everyone... raved about this. I now have to make it everytime I go to a party. It is so easy and soooooo good. Michelle B Ogden UtahRead more
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Irene Dana Point, CA 08-25-2009
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fav at the party!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I had a housewarming party. I was so busy hosting that I almost forgot to take the shrimp salad out of the refrigerator. ... Good thing I remembered it was there! Everybody loved the salad, from the shrimp to the celery to the dill. I did a variation. I sauteed the shrimp with olive oil, salt and squeezed the lemon over the shrimp while it was sauteeing. I stopped cooking the shrimp as soon as they turned opaque. I used half miracle whip/half mayo and half the amount of red onion. I also decreased the shrimp amount to 3lbs. and the mayo mix to 1 1/2 cups. All other ingredients were kept the same. Vary according to your preference. Use fresh dill. You will notice the difference. Very fragant this way. You can add some chopped mushrooms or sprinkle paprika on top to add color. I served it with slices of tomatoes on top. Great!Read more
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veronica egg harbor township, NJ 08-01-2009
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Best Shrimp Salad Ever!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ina's recipes never fail! Every Ina dish I have made has been the first to go at parties, always an absolute crowd pleaser! ... She is the very definition of class and elegance, and it shows in her food. Her recipes are ingredient specific though, so make sure you use exactly the ingredients she specifies. For example, table salt is not the same as Kosher salt. I also found the shrimp to be cooked perfectly, firm but not overcooked. (I am wondering if the one reviewer is such a shrimp-cooking expert, why doesn't he have his own show?) Thank you, Ina! You are the best!Read more
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Emilia Ooltewah, TN 07-23-2009
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The Best!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This shrimp salad is the best! Great flavors! The only change I'd make next time is to only use half a red onion, but that's... just personal preference. I will make this over and over again.Read more
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Joana Verdun, QC 07-21-2009
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Lovely summer salad.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this sald for my son's birthday party and it was the first thing that disappeared. Next time I will have to double the... recipe.Read more