Best Shrimp Salad With Creamy Pepper Dressing Recipes

Creamy Herbed Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp
8 ounces dried farfalle
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, scallions, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
Add the shrimp, roasted red peppers and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

Creamy Dill Shrimp Salad image

Provided by DebbiF

Categories Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon, cut into quarters
4 lbs large shrimp, in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
2 cups good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 cup minced red onion (1 onion)
3 cups minced celery (6 stalks)

Steps:

Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium.
Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through.
Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water.
Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill.
Combine with the peeled shrimp.
Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings.
Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.