Tender chilled shrimp gently poached in lemon-vinegar broth, folded with celery, cream, and fresh dill, then served over crisp Bibb lettuce for a bright, cooling finish.

Serves four to six

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. (16–20 count) Wild Caught Texas Shrimp
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3/4 heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce

Preparation

  • Peel, clean, and devein the shrimp.
  • Zest the lemon and add to a pot with juice from half the lemon, vinegar, sugar, salt, and 5 cups water. Bring
  • Remove from heat and add shrimp. Let sit until cooked through (4–5 minutes).
  • Transfer shrimp to a plate and chill in the freezer for 10–12 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine shrimp, celery, cream, dill, and remaining lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Wash and dry lettuce leaves.
  • Arrange lettuce on a platter and spoon shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with dill.