SUMMER ESSENTIALS: DELIGHTFUL SHRIMP SALAD

Summer Essentials: Delightful Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 21

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE SHRIMP
6 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE SAUCE
1 stalk(s) celery chopped
1 small scallion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp mayonnaise, plain variety
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar, plain variety
1 pinch hungarian paprika
1/4 tsp salt, kosher variety
1 - 2 dash(es) frank's hot sauce
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
boston bib, or other large leaf lettuce
fresh dill, for garnish

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
3. THE SHRIMP
4. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
5. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, and a bit of salt and pepper.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, fitted with a wire rack.
7. Place in the oven, and cook through, about 5 - 7 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, allow to cool, and then chop into bite-sized pieces.
9. THE SAUCE
10. Add all the sauce ingredients together.
11. Toss in the shrimp, and coat with the sauce.
12. Chef's Note: Do a final tasting for seasoning. I usually find it needs a bit more salt.
13. Place in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.
14. PLATE/PRESENT
15. Place the shrimp on a nice fresh bed of lettuce, garnish with fresh dill, and serve. Enjoy.
16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.