Description
This creamy and delicious shrimp salad comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup high-quality mayonnaise
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Extra paprika for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by rinsing under cold water and patting dry. Check for any remaining shells or tails.
- Make the creamy base by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a large mixing bowl.
- Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then stir in the celery and chives, mixing gently.
- Fold in the prepared shrimp with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Season to taste and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This shrimp salad is best served cold and can be customized with additional crunchy vegetables or different herbs as you prefer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg