- 2 lb medium shrimp (about 60), shelled and, if desired, deveined
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup safflower oil
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce such as Heinz
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- Accompaniment: crackers
- Cook shrimp in boiling salted water, stirring once or twice, until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool completely. Blend garlic, mayonnaise, oil, chili sauce, dill, celery seeds, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add shrimp, celery, and onion and pulse until shrimp is chopped. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.