Description
This fresh and creamy shrimp salad is light yet satisfying, featuring tender shrimp, crisp celery, bright herbs, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a simple elegant dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail off)
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: a pinch of Old Bay or paprika
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked shrimp, finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh herbs. Gently toss until the shrimp are evenly coated in the dressing.
- Cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Stir gently before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Add Old Bay, paprika, cayenne, or hot sauce for extra flavor and heat.
For a tropical twist, mix in small cubes of fresh mango and a squeeze of lime juice.
For a lighter version, substitute all Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
Serve in lettuce cups, on croissants, over greens, stuffed into avocados or tomatoes, or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
