Today we're making a simple salad with shrimp. It's quick and easy to prepare, and comes with a tasty lemon-garlic dressing. We will boil the shrimp and add a sauce to make it more flavorful. We can use lemon and garlic to give the shrimp a zesty and tangy taste. Now, let's begin!
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- Shrimp Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon carrot, minced or shredded
- 1 rib celery, finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Recipe instructions Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt. Add the shrimp and boil for 2-3 minutes or until they turn opaque and pink.
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Step 2
Remove shrimp and add to a bowl with ice to cool down fast. Drain well and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, carrot, celery, garlic, zest of lemon, fresh juice of lemon, chives, dill, salt and white pepper.
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Step 4
Toss the shrimp in the yogurt mixture.
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Step 5
Serve on lettuce cups, as a side dish or on a buttery croissant.
