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Shrimp Salad with Cucumber and Fennel

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Poaching the shrimp with their shells on locks in their flavor.

Ingredients

8 Servings

2 pounds small shell-on shrimp
Kosher salt
2 fennel bulbs, sliced crosswise 1/4" thick, fronds reserved
1 English hothouse cucumber, sliced 1/4" thick
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced into rings
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup (or more) fresh lemon juice
Coarsely ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup small dill sprigs
  1. Step 1

    Cook shrimp in a large pot of simmering salted water until bright pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool.

    Step 2

    Peel and devein shrimp and place in a large bowl. Add fennel, fennel fronds, cucumber, onion, and lemon juice and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Add dill and lemon zest and toss again; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Top with more pepper just before serving.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Salad can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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  • Summer fresh! Light and flavorful. Added thin rice noodles for body. Also sauteed the shrimp vs. boiling. Probably would add more garlic next time - I'm a flavor queen.

    • Anonymous

    • NYC

    • 7/2/2019

  • SO GOOD! As slight modifications, I seasoned the shrimp with a garlic/herb mix and sauteed instead of boiling for a little extra flavor. I also chopped up and broiled some peaches to add a fruity/summery kick. Absolutely amazing!

    • sweetdick420

    • ATL

    • 7/12/2018

  • This is very refreshing, perfect for summer. Easy and do-ahead.

    • Anonymous

    • San Francisco, CA

    • 6/5/2017

  • Delicious! Even better after sitting a day. I served it on a bed of spinach and it's a full meal.

    • _lola

    • San Diego, CA

    • 9/30/2015

  • pretty easy to throw together. little light for a main course but would make a nice refreshing appetizer as part of a summer barbecue while the main dish is cooking. perhaps a little spice would have punched up the flavor a bit more.

    • gmarnech

    • Las Vegas, NV

    • 8/2/2015

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