Shrimp Salad Recipe
If you love dishes that taste like summer — cool, crisp, and ready in 30 minutes — this shrimp salad is for you. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a simple potluck dish. Get ready for your new favorite go-to!
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled, deveined, and cooked (fresh or previously frozen shrimp)
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Creamy Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Optional: a pinch of Old Bay seasoning or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp (5–8 minutes)
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil with a generous pinch of salt.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until pink and opaque.
- Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Creamy Dressing (2 minutes)
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Old Bay or smoked paprika, if using
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toss & Chill (5 minutes + chill time)
- Add cooked shrimp, celery, red onion, dill, and parsley to the bowl.
- Gently fold until the shrimp are well coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
✅ Don’t Overcook the Shrimp: They should be just opaque and tender — overcooked shrimp turn rubbery.
✅ Dry Well: Pat shrimp dry to avoid watery dressing.
✅ Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill makes all the difference — dried doesn’t compare!
✅ Chill Before Serving: A quick chill helps the flavors meld beautifully.
✅ Add a Crunch: A handful of diced cucumber or green onion adds extra freshn
✅ Dry Well: Pat shrimp dry to avoid watery dressing.
✅ Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill makes all the difference — dried doesn’t compare!
✅ Chill Before Serving: A quick chill helps the flavors meld beautifully.
✅ Add a Crunch: A handful of diced cucumber or green onion adds extra freshn