Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this shrimp remoulade salad, a Cajun-inspired dish that’s perfect for a light and refreshing meal. With a zesty dressing and tender shrimp, this salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Remoulade:
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 celery stalk (finely diced)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Chopped romaine or butter lettuce
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and garlic until smooth.
- Add the Shrimp: Toss the cooked shrimp, green onions, celery, and parsley in the dressing until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. Serve over lettuce with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp or poach your own.
- For a lighter version, use half mayo and half Greek yogurt.
- Great as an appetizer or light main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
