Lucy Buffett's Shrimp Salad

Lucy Buffett's Shrimp Salad photo
prep time:
30 min
total time:
2 hr and 30 minutes
Serves 6 to 8
DonDon Davis

This is Lucy Buffett’s famous shrimp salad. It’s perfect with saltines and a cold glass of white wine.

ingredients

Salad ingredients
  • 3 pounds of shrimp - cooked, peeled and chopped into medium pieces
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
  • 1 Tsp. salt
  • 1 Tsp. white pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Creole seasoning (recipe below)
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Creole seasoning ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated garlic
  • 4 Tsp. granulated onion
  • 1/2 cup paprika
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. black pepper
  • 2 Tsp. cayenne pepper, white pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp. dried thyme and oregano

directions

  • 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring gently. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

  • 2

    To make the seasoning, combine all ingredients. Store in an air-tight container.

notes

Best served with fried green tomatoes.

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