Classic Shrimp Salad
This is the best shrimp salad, and it's made with a creamy, tangy dressing, lots of crunchy vegetables, and a sprinkling of fresh chopped herbs. You'll love this easy and delicious classic recipe!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra small sized shrimp cooked and cooled
- ½ cup finely diced celery about 2 celery ribs
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion about 1/4 large red onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly zested
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl add shrimp, celery, and red onion.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced dill, minced parsley, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the whisked mayonnaise mixture over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Cover the salad and let sit in the fridge for 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve cold and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, let it defrost and drain it before using.
- If using fresh shrimp, make sure to fully cook and cool before making this salad.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- If taking this salad to a party, it should be kept cold as it contains seafood and mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg