Description
This Nordic Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that showcases the delicate sweetness of Nordic shrimp. Creamy, tangy, and herbaceous, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or as an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound small cooked Nordic shrimp (peeled)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving Suggestions:
- Crisp lettuce leaves or toasted rye bread (for serving)
- Optional garnish: extra dill, lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or crème fraîche), lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, chives, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve chilled over crisp lettuce leaves, in lettuce cups, or spooned onto toasted rye or sourdough bread for an open-faced sandwich.
Gently fold in the Nordic shrimp until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Garnish with extra dill and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra texture, add finely chopped celery or red onion.
- This salad is best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Use true Nordic shrimp (small, sweet cold-water shrimp) for the authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
