Shrimp Salad

I wish the picture did this one justice.  The colors are so nice, kind of an Eastery pastel mix.  This is an amazing, flavorful dish for lunch or great for gatherings.  

Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

Mom

1/2 lb shrimp, boiled (below)

1/4 cup mayo

2 celery stalks, chopped

4 boiled eggs, chopped

salt & pepper to taste

Boil, chill and chop shrimp ½” chunks.  Add next 4 ingredients and mix well.  Serve on hoagies, croissants, kaiser rolls, lettuce, etc.    

Please don't ever buy preboiled shrimp.  They are so easy and soooooo much tastier.

Boiled Shrimp

Mom

1/2 - 1 lbs raw shrimp, pealed

2 Bay Leaves

1 ½ Tbs liquid Crab Boil

1 Tbs salt 

Bring about 6-8 cups of water to rapid boil.  Break bay leaves in have and add to water with salt and crab boil.  Add shrimp and stir frequently.  Shrimp is ready when they are all pink without any gray left.  DO NOT OVERCOOK!  Drain and place in ice bath or run under cool water.  Remove from ice bath and refrigerate until ready to be served.  Great for shrimp coctail, shrimp salad, shrimp pasta, etc.  Juicy, plum amazing shrimp.  

Egg Slicer...if you don't have one, get one!  I assumed everyone had one, but I have found out in working in many different kitchens that is not the case.