Shrimp and Hearts of Palm Rémoulade

A classic New Orleans-style rémoulade featuring succulent shrimp and hearts of palm, dressed in a creamy, herb-flecked sauce with a subtle kick from horseradish and mustard. Served on crisp butter lettuce leaves, this elegant dish makes for a perfect appetizer or light meal.

6 servings
2 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 stalk celery stalk
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 whole onion
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 stalks celery stalks
  • 2 pounds uncooked unpeeled large shrimp
  • 1 can hearts of palm
  • 1 head butter lettuce
  • 2 lemons lemons

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse the first four ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce; process until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Combine the first 5 ingredients, peppercorns, chopped celery stalk, and 4 quarts (16 cups) water in a large heavy pot. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove pot from heat and steep shrimp until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a rimmed baking sheet; let cool. Peel and devein shrimp. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

    25 min

  3. 3.

    Toss shrimp and rémoulade in a large bowl to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

    120 min

  4. 4.

    Fold hearts of palm and sliced celery into shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on lettuce leaves with lemon wedges.

    10 min

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