Shrimp Cocktail Salad
2 servings
20 minutes
Shrimp cocktail salad is an elegant dish of European cuisine that combines freshness and sophistication. Its roots trace back to a time when presentation was as important as taste. Tender shrimp harmonize with crunchy cucumbers and sweet-sour apple, enhanced by lemon juice for freshness. The layered structure in a tall glass turns it into a true gastronomic picture, while mayonnaise adds creamy softness. Black pepper and salt subtly highlight the flavor, and herbs with a lemon slice provide a fresh accent. Perfect for festive tables and romantic dinners, this salad delights the eye and offers pleasure in every bite.
1
Boil the shrimp in salted water. After that, peel them and chop finely.
- Shrimp: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Chop cucumbers and apple into strips, drizzle with lemon juice.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Apple: 1 piece
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
3
Layer cucumbers, apple, and shrimp in a tall glass, season with salt and pepper.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Apple: 1 piece
- Shrimp: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Dress the salad with mayonnaise, garnish with shrimp, greens, and a slice of lemon.
- Mayonnaise: 45 g
- Shrimp: 100 g
- Dill: 1 stem
- Lemon: 1 piece
