Description
Mediterranean shrimp salad delivers a refreshing blend of ocean-fresh ingredients balanced with crisp vegetables and zesty herbs. Coastal flavors combine seamlessly, promising you a delightful culinary journey through Mediterranean coastlines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) jumbo uncooked shrimp (21 to 25 per lb, no need to thaw), peeled and deveined
- ¼ medium red onion
- 1 medium Persian cucumber
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bunch fresh chives
- 6 to 8 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 medium lemon
- ¼ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for salting the water
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted bread or salad greens (optional)
Instructions
- Poaching: Bring a generously salted water bath to a rolling boil and prepare an ice bath. Introduce shrimp with a splash of rice vinegar, cooking until they turn vibrant pink, roughly 2 minutes.
- Cooling: Transfer shrimp immediately into the ice bath to halt cooking, then drain and pat dry on a paper towel-lined surface.
- Aromatic Preparation: Finely dice red onion, mince garlic, deseed and chop cucumber. Strip dill fronds and delicately slice chives. Extract lemon zest and juice.
- Dressing Creation: Blend Kewpie mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper into a silky, harmonious mixture.
- Assembly: Gently incorporate chilled shrimp into the creamy dressing, ensuring complete and even coating. Taste and refine seasoning as needed.
- Serving: Present the shrimp salad atop crisp toasted bread or nestled on a bed of fresh, verdant salad greens for a light, elegant dining experience.
Notes
- Perfectly Poach Shrimp: Add rice vinegar to boiling water to enhance tenderness and prevent rubbery texture, cooking exactly 2 minutes.
- Chill Immediately: Create an ice bath to stop cooking process, ensuring shrimp remain succulent and don’t overcook.
- Season Strategically: Balance creamy dressing with precise amounts of salt, pepper, and zesty Dijon mustard for depth of flavor.
- Prep Ingredients Ahead: Finely chop all vegetables and herbs before mixing to distribute flavors evenly and create consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg