Dinner for 4
Classic Shrimp Salad
Poached shrimp, celery, red onion, and chives combine with lemony dill mayonnaise for a chilled salad.
$16.45for 4 servings
$4.11 per serving$16.45 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 49 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup minced celery
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 2 tbsp minced chives
- 1 lb uncooked fresh or frozen large shrimp
- 8 cups water
- 1 lemon
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 peppercorns
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
Steps
- Bring water, bay leaf, peppercorns, kosher salt, and one lemon half to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the uncooked shrimp, reduce heat, and poach for 3 minutes until opaque and 145 F.
- Drain the shrimp, cool it in cold water, and chop it into bite-size pieces.
- Whisk mayonnaise, dill, juice from the remaining lemon half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fold in the poached shrimp, celery, red onion, and chives.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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