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Zesty Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Mayo

Arefreshing shrimp salad featuring tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and acreamy cilantro lime mayonnaise dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Latin-American Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 lb medium-sized cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ medium red onion finely diced
  • 2 radishes finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • ½ red or green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 jalapeño finely chopped and deseeded (optional for heat)

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons of fresh cilantro mayo or regular mayo blended with minced cilantro and garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook Shrimp: If using raw shrimp, cook in lightly salted boiling water until pink and opaque. Cool, peel, and devein.
  • Chop the Veggies: Carefully chop the red onion, radishes, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if included) into small, even pieces.
  • Mix Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and crushed garlic in a bowl to create the cilantro mayonnaise if not already prepared.
  • Add Lime Juice: Stir in lime juice and adjust salt to taste.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, diced vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs.
  • Add Dressing: Gently fold in the cilantro lime mayonnaise, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate: Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Serve: Serve cold as a standalone dish, with crackers, or as a taco filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal
Keyword Keto shrimp salad
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