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Scandinavian Shrimp Salad

Scandinavian Shrimp Salad

A fresh take on the classic combination of shrimp, dill and rye bread.

Ingredients


Serves 4

Shrimp

  • 1 1⁄2 lbs. small, salad-size shrimp
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp hot smoked paprika

Dressing

  • 1⁄4 cup crème fraîche
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1⁄2 tsp grated lemon rind

Salad

  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 tbsp celery leaves
  • 3 tbsp chopped dill
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • Butter or gem lettuce leaves
  • 1⁄3 cup crumbled Wasa or other rye flatbread crackers

Directions

Sauté Shrimp 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp with salt and baking soda, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. In large pan over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and a third of shrimp. Sauté for 1 minute, or until shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Remove from pan and repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.
  3. Add smoked paprika to pan for last 30 seconds of cooking, then return all shrimp to pan and toss until evenly seasoned. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.

Assemble Salad

  1. In small bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest.
  2. In serving bowl, combine shrimp, diced celery and dressing, and toss gently.
  3. Add celery leaves and dill, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve shrimp salad on lettuce leaves, sprinkling rye crumbles over top.

Source

House & Home August 2019

  • Photographer Maya Visnyei
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