Cold Shrimp Salad with Capers and Dill

Herbed mayonnaise with capers makes a terrific dressing for the shrimp. For an extra kick of heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño.

Herbed mayonnaise with capers makes a terrific dressing for the shrimp. For an extra kick of heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño.

20 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min
Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (11)

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 40 large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

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Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and saute until just cooked through. Reduce heat to low, add garlic, and stir and cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Cool and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  2. Combine onion and salt in a colander; let stand 15 minutes or until onion is wilted. Rinse and dry with paper towels.
  3. Whisk mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add shrimp and onion; mix to coat shrimp with dressing.