Description
A refreshing and classic shrimp salad featuring tender cooked shrimp combined with crisp celery, red onion, and a zesty, herb-infused mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or appetizer, this salad is easy to prepare and allows the flavors to meld for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Shrimp Salad
- 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)
Dressing
- 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
- Combine Shrimp and Vegetables: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cooked and cooled shrimp along with the finely diced celery and red onion. Mix gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, minced fresh dill, minced fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix Dressing with Shrimp: Pour the whisked mayonnaise dressing over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Stir carefully to fully coat all the ingredients with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the shrimp salad and refrigerate for 1 hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the overall taste of the salad.
- Serve and Store: Serve the shrimp salad cold as a light meal or appetizer. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time; if using raw shrimp, cook and cool them thoroughly before making the salad.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your desired creaminess.
- Fresh herbs like dill and parsley add brightness; you can substitute with dried herbs in a pinch but reduce quantities accordingly.
- Ensure the salad is well chilled before serving for the best flavor experience.
- Serve the shrimp salad on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
