Maryland Style Shrimp Salad

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and offers a similar texture.

Boil shrimp in salted water until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Drain shrimp and cool in ice water to stop cooking.

Peel and devein shrimp, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning.

Add chopped shrimp, celery, red onion, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Fold ingredients gently to combine without breaking the shrimp.

Chill the shrimp salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Prepare serving plates with lettuce leaves as a base.

Spoon the shrimp salad onto the lettuce leaves.

Garnish with slices of tomato, avocado, and quartered hard-boiled eggs.

Cooking Techniques

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