Shrimp Salad
adapted from Barefoot Contessa Parties! by Ina Garten
Ingredients
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp kosher salt
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 pound large shrimp in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/2 cups minced celery (1 stalk)
Directions
Bring 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil.
Add the shrimp.
Cook until the water returns back to a boil.
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Let cool; then peel, devein, and roughly chop the shrimp.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, Old Bay, pepper, and dill.
Add the shrimp, red onion and celery.
Stir to combine.
Check the seasonings.
Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors meld.