Shrimp Salad with Lime Zest
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 6 cups cold water
- 2 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic chives
- Table salt and freshly ground pepper
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Prepare a bowl of ice water.
- In a large bowl, dissolve the kosher salt in the water.
- Add the shrimp and let stand for 30 seconds, then rinse well.
- Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook until firm and pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain the shrimp and transfer to the ice water to cool.
- Drain again and pat dry.
- In a bowl, beat the cream until stiff.
- Whisk in the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, and stir in the celery, dill and chives.
- Add the shrimp and toss well.
- Season with table salt and pepper and serve.
kosher salt, cold water, shrimp, heavy cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, celery, dill, garlic, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shrimp-salad-with-lime-zest (may not work)