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Shrimp Salad With Fresh Dill Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

?This shrimp salad with fresh dill recipe is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The salad is made with cooked shrimp, fresh dill, and a light dressing made with olive oil and lemon juice.

 1 lb Small shrimp *
 shelled, deveined
 ½ c Finely diced celery
 ½ c Cucumber, finely diced (peeled, seeded)
 ¼ c Freshly snipped dill or
 1 ts Dill weed
 2 tb Minced shallots or yellow onion
 ½ c Mayonnaise
 2 tb Sour cream
 2 tb Lemon juice
 1 tb Dijon mustard
 1 tb Anchovy paste
  ts Freshly ground black pepper
 to taste
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PLACE THE SHRIMP, celery, cucumber, dill and shallots in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the rest of the ingredients except the salt, and pour the dressing over the shrimp. Toss well. Taste the salad and add salt, if needed. Toss well again. If the salad seems dry, add an extra tablespoon or 2 of sour cream. Cover the bowl and chill it for several hours. Mound the salad on crisp lettuce leaves or spoon it into hollowed-out tomatoes.