Shrimp and Potato Salad Recipe

Shrimp and Potato Salad Recipe

  • 1 small red onion (about 4 ounces), thinly sliced into rings
  • 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 3/4 pounds unpeeled russet potatoes
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound large shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined, cut into 3/4″ pieces
  • 3 plum tomatoes (about 2/3 pounds), quartered lengthwise, then crosswise
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  1. Place sliced onion in a strainer and rinse under cold water for 20 seconds; drain. transfer onion to a large bowl; add vinegar and toss to coat. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a medium pot of lightly salted water until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain. Let cool slightly. Using a kitchen towel, rub skins off potatoes. Cut potatoes into 3/4″ pieces and transfer to a medium bowl; drizzle wine over. Season with salt and pepper and gently toss to combine; set aside.
  3. Add shrimp, tomatoes, and oil to bowl with onions. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to incorporate. Let sit for 5 minutes until flavors meld. Add basil, toss gently, and serve.