Delicious Shrimp Salad
Instructions:
- The celery should be very crisp to complement the shrimp. Makes 4 servings (can be doubled or tripled)
- 11â„4 pounds medium shrimp (about 35 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 2 small radishes, finely diced
- 1 celery rib, finely diced
- 3 small sweet pickles, finely chopped, or
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1â„2 cup mayonnaise, homemade or purchased (regular, low-fat, or fat-free)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream (regular, low-fat, or fat-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced tarragon leaves or
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1â„4 teaspoon salt
- 1â„4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Several dashes of hot red pepper sauce, or to taste
- Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water and set it aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and fi rm, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon or strainer; place them in the ice water to chill. Drain and blot dry with paper towels. Coarsely chop the cooked shrimp and set aside.
- Combine the radishes, celery, pickles, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and tarragon in a large bowl.
- Add the shrimp and stir until all the ingredients are well combined; stir in the salt, pepper, and hot red pepper sauce.
- To store: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- For an easier take on this salad: Use 1 pound frozen, precooked cold-water (“baby†or “saladâ€) shrimp, thawed. Because they are so small, do not chop them.