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Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad – The Best Easy and Flavorful Recipe You’ll Ever Try


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A light and refreshing shrimp salad tossed in a creamy dill dressing, perfect for warm days or a quick lunch.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: butter lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Drain and transfer the shrimp to an ice bath to cool completely. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir to blend.
  4. Add the cooled shrimp, red onion, and celery to the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  6. Serve on butter lettuce leaves or your favorite salad base.

Notes

This shrimp salad is best served chilled. You can prepare it a few hours ahead of time for deeper flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiled
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 730mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 215mg

Keywords: shrimp salad, seafood, dill, cold salad, lunch