Description
This Nordic Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender Nordic shrimp with a creamy dressing and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad is easy to prepare and showcases the delicate flavors of the shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked Nordic shrimp (small cold-water shrimp)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber (seeded)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving:
- Butter lettuce or baby greens for serving
- Rye bread or crispbread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, prepare the dressing: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped dill until smooth.
- Add the shrimp: Gently fold in the Nordic shrimp, red onion, and cucumber.
- Season: Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill: Cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Spoon the shrimp salad over a bed of butter lettuce or baby greens. Optionally, serve with slices of rye bread or crispbread on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a lighter version.
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley can also be added.
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry thoroughly before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Nordic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
