Shrimp Dijon Appetizer

The Shrimp Dijon Appetizer recipe is one of the easiest weeknight dinner or party appetizer that’s easy to make with little clean-up! Just get your cooked shrimp and you’re already halfway there. Serve this Shrimp Dijon appetizer with fresh dill and lemon wedges on the side to brighten up the flavors – the perfect easy party appetizer!

Easy, make-ahead, and elegant appetizer, Shrimp Dijon is said to date back to several years ago (19th or 20th century?) not quite certain. But Shrimp Dijon was created by 2 Belgian brothers who ran a Chicago Hotel & Restaurant ‘DeJonghe’ and has remained a treasure in many Chicago restaurants and homes today.

Shrimp Dijon Appetizer Recipe

Most of us live our lives in a constant state of go-go-go. We’re always on the move, and it feels like we never have enough time to get everything done. I get it, you’re busy or tired from the long day, friends, family or colleagues are coming over so you need something that is tasty, quick and easy to whip up, and also looks presentable on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.

This Shrimp Dijon appetizer recipe will be perfect! It’s quick and simple, a crowd-pleaser, timeless, and can also be served as a main course.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup + 3 tablespoon dijon mustard – divided
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
• Fresh lemon wedges

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP DIJON APPETIZER

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This recipe comes together in 4 really easy steps:

Step 1: Make the Dijon Aioli-

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp. dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic until well combined. Cover and refrigerate. 

Step 2:

Next, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, ¼ cup dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine shrimp, green onions, parsley, and marinade; seal bag and turn to coat.

Step 3:

Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Step 4:

Remove shrimp from marinade, discard the marinade, and serve the shrimp with the dijon aioli. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges.  

WHY I LOVE THIS SHRIMP DIJON APPETIZER RECIPE

There are many reasons why I love this shrimp dish, my favorite is how easy it is to make and serve. Simply put, this Shrimp Dijon Appetizer is;

• super quick and easy to make. The entire dish can be ready in less than 30 minutes
• perfect for when you have guests over. Incase you didn’t know, Shrimp Dijon gets better the longer (not so long though) it stays, this means you can make it ahead and marinade it in the fridge overnight or earlier the same day you plan to serve it
• quite heavy and can also be served as a main dish (accompanied with salad, pasta, etc).
• tasty. It has a timeless appeal and it’s so delicious you could almost catch your guest senaking off with plates of this shrimp dijon appetizer

I also love how the flavor combination of Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon zest, and parsley adds so much depth to this recipe.

RECIPE FAQs

WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH SHRIMP DIJON?

Shrimp Dijon can be served alone and can also be served over leafy greens. There are so many other ways you can serve or have this dish:

• with salads
• in lettuce wraps (like Tacos)
• as a dip for pita chips,
• with bread,
• with pasta, etc.

WHAT OCCASION TO SERVE SHRIMP DIJON?

This dish is perfect for any occasion because it can be served hot or cold depending on the weather outside.

HOW LONG DOES SHRIMP DIJON APPETIZER STORE?

Shrimp, whether cooked or uncooked doesn’t keep very well. While I can almost guarantee you won’t have any leftovers (or at least not much), this recipe isn’t one you’d want to keep for an entire week.

However, it will keep up to two days if stored properly in a refrigerator. You can also store them in the freezer to further increase their shelf life.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHRIMP DIJON & SHRIMP SCAMPI?

Shrimp scampi means different things to different people. But it is an Italian shrimp dish that calls for shrimp cooked and smothered in butter, garlic, and wine sauce that for most people is never complete if not served with pasta.

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Shrimp Dijon Appetizer Recipe