Basic Shrimp Salad - Serves 25

This shrimp salad is simply flavored and simply delicious.  Another outstanding party food. This quantity shrimp salad recipe serves 18-25

Helpful Hints  
Use Old Bay or other salted seafood seasoning in place of the salt

Make Ahead
Cook shrimp the day before.  Do not peel.  Cover tightly and store in refrigerator

Entire salad can be prepared 6-8 hours before serving time.

Basic Shrimp Salad - For 25
Makes about 25 1/2 cup servings
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 garlic cloves, crushed but not chopped 
Lemon slices
2 bay leaves
3-4 pounds medium shrimp, unpeeled

In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, bring water (fill pot about half-way),  wine, garlic, lemon slices and bay leaves to a boil.  Add shrimp and cook until just pink about 2-3 minutes.  Drain immediately, transfer to a large bowl.  Let cool slightly, then peel and devein if necessary.  Cut shrimp into 2-3 pieces.  Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

1/2 cup celery, diced
1 small red onion, minced
1 cup mayonnaise, more or less to suit your taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a large mixing bowl, toss chilled, cut shrimp, celery and onions  In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, parsley and salt and pepper. Mix well. Add to shrimp and blend well with large spoon or with your hands.  Cover and chill salad at least 2 hours before serving

GREAT ACCOMPANIMENTS
Large tortilla chips
Avocado slices
Crumbled bacon
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