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This Shrimp Salad is a light, creamy, and flavorful dish made with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or over greens, it’s an elegant yet easy meal for any occasion.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion or shallot, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning or paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, diced avocado, or chopped hard-boiled egg

Instructions

  1. If using raw shrimp, boil in salted water for 2–3 minutes until pink, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Chop into bite-sized pieces if needed.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, celery, red onion, and fresh herbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning (or paprika), salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and gently stir to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled in sandwiches, lettuce cups, on crackers, or over salad greens.

Notes

  • Swap mayo for Greek yogurt or use half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • Add diced avocado or cucumber for extra texture.
  • Spice it up with hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
  • Toss with cooked pasta for a shrimp pasta salad variation.
  • Portion into containers for meal prep lunches throughout the week.

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