Shrimp Salad with Lime Zest Recipe

Name: Shrimp Salad with Lime Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt; 6 cups cold water; 2 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest; 1/4 cup finely diced celery; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic chives; Table salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup kosher salt
6 cups cold water
2 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup finely diced celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic chives
Table salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2
Prepare a bowl of ice water.
3
In a large bowl, dissolve the kosher salt in the water.
4
Add the shrimp and let stand for 30 seconds, then rinse well.
5
Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook until firm and pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Drain the shrimp and transfer to the ice water to cool.
7
Drain again and pat dry.
8
In a bowl, beat the cream until stiff.
9
Whisk in the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, and stir in the celery, dill and chives.
10
Add the shrimp and toss well.
11
Season with table salt and pepper and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup kosher salt, 6 cups cold water, 2 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, 3 tablespoons heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Salad with Lime Zest falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp Salad with Lime Zest

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