Shrimp Salad
This Shrimp Salad is a fresh, creamy seafood salad that comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for quick lunches or effortless entertaining. The Old Bay seasoning adds a bold, zesty kick that pairs beautifully with tender shrimp and a crisp, refreshing texture.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp 31-35 per pound peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- Butter lettuce leaves or rolls for serving
Instructions
- Start by cooking the shrimp. You can either boil or steam them. To boil, fill a large pot with water, and bring it to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and let them cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, old bay seasoning, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
- Add the shrimp, celery, green onion, and fresh dill to the bowl with the dressing.
- Mix all the ingredients until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Serve your shrimp salad in lettuce leaves for a low-carb option, or create a sandwich by serving it on rolls or bread.
- You can garnish with additional dill for a burst of flavor and freshness. The shrimp salad will keep for 2 days, covered, in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp can become tough and rubbery if overcooked. Boil or steam them just until they turn pink and opaque. This usually takes only 2-3 minutes.
- Chill the Salad: Allow the shrimp salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the salad to be refreshing.
- Balanced Dressing: Taste the dressing and adjust the ingredients (mayo, yogurt, lemon juice) to achieve the desired creaminess and tanginess.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg
