Creamy Shrimp on Crackers

Ingredients

• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2 tsp. Morton kosher salt
• 3 Tbsp. sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. cream cheese, room temperature
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 32 butter crackers (such as Town House)
• 1 Tbsp. Barbecue Seasoning or paprika

Steps

1. Combine shrimp, 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 1 quart water in a medium pot. Set over medium-low heat (you want water to slowly come to a bare simmer) and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, 10–12 minutes total. Drain and transfer shrimp to a plate; let cool.
2. Meanwhile, mix together sour cream, cream cheese, and remaining ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl. Mix in celery, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. Slice chilled shrimp in half lengthwise, then crosswise into ¼"-thick pieces. Fold shrimp into dressing.
4. To serve, top each cracker with 1 Tbsp. dressed shrimp; sprinkle with seasoning.
5. Do ahead: Shrimp can be poached and dressing made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill separately.