Dinner for 4
Classic Shrimp Salad
$16.45for 449 minServes 4
Poached shrimp, celery, red onion, and chives combine with lemony dill mayonnaise for a chilled salad.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1.5$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
 | Red onions, 0.15 lb$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.23Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.45 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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.
- 49 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersSummer
$4.11 per serving$16.45 for 4
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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.
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