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Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a rather nostalgic dessert as it reminds me a little of an orange push-up ice cream treat from my childhood. Plus, it is a molded gelatin dessert, which always reminds me of the past. As with other gelatin and fruit dishes, someone might call this a "Jello salad" in the United States. However, this recipe uses an entire quart of orange sherbert in addition to gelatin, so I can not bring myself … Continue Reading about Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert

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Inspired by lobster rolls, I decided to make a shrimp version. It did not take me long to decide not to try and make my own New England-style hot dog buns to put the shrimp mixture in, so my shrimp roll quickly became a shrimp salad.

Although a traditional lobster roll has only mayonnaise, I decided to add plain Greek yogurt to lighten the salad and make it a little more healthy. You could just use mayo if you want/need it to be dairy free…perhaps add a little more lemon juice if you drop the yogurt.

While sometimes found in lobster rolls, tarragon works well in the shrimp salad as well. If your not a fan of tarragon, dill works very well instead. Just like any recipe, adjust the herbs and seasoning to meet your tastes.

Recipe: Simple Shrimp Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. cooked shrimp, peeled, cleaned and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 c. Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning (to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (to taste)
  • 1 small sweet onion, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. tarragon or dill, roughly chopped (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, Old Bay, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  2. Add shrimp, onion and herbs to a larger bowl.
  3. Stir in enough dressing to coat all of the shrimp.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator before serving for better flavor.
  5. Serve on lettuce bed, in a lettuce wrap or boat, on a bun or toasted New England-style hot dog bun, in a wrap, or on crackers.

Notes:

Celery, pineapple, and mango could all be additions to the salad.

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Recipe by Paula, A Simple Home Cook.

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