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Published: April 9, 2019 Last Modified: April 9, 2019 By Sara 42 Comments

Shrimp Salad Recipe

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This shrimp salad is a blend of tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, dill and seasonings, all coated in a creamy dressing. An easy make-ahead lunch option that’s high in protein and easy to make!

I love a good shrimp dish, I can never turn down shrimp Alfredo or Mexican shrimp cocktail. This creamy shrimp salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy shrimp, and it’s so simple that even my kids can make it.

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Shrimp salad with celery, red onion, dill and seasonings in a creamy dressing.

This classic shrimp salad is an easy recipe that should be part of every home cook’s repetoire. It’s quick to prepare, can easily be doubled for a crowd, and always gets rave reviews!

How to peel shrimp

This recipe calls for raw shrimp which are cooked in seasoned boiling water. I typically buy my raw shrimp with just the tail attached, but many shrimp also come still in the shell. If your shrimp have shells on them, you can easily remove them by pulling the main part of the shell off with your fingers, then removing the tail end of the shell. You may also need to devein your shrimp. If you see a dark line running across the top of the the shrimp, you can remove it by using a paring knife to cut a slit along the top of the shrimp, then use a knife or wooden skewer to remove the vein.

Cooked shrimp in a serving bowl.

How do you make shrimp salad?

This recipe is a combination of shrimp, celery, red onion, dill, mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. All the ingredients are tossed together, then you’re ready to eat! You can serve your shrimp salad immediately, or cover it and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Shrimp, celery and red onion in a bowl.

Tips for shrimp salad

  • I use 31-40 count shrimp for this recipe because they’re bite sized. If you prefer, you can use larger shrimp, and serve them whole or cut into pieces.
  • I recommend making sure your red onion is finely chopped so that you don’t get large pieces in each bite. You can also use sliced green onions instead of red onion for a milder flavor.
  • It’s worth it to get fresh dill for this recipe, the flavor is superior to dried dill. If you need to use dried dill, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of dried for fresh.
  • You can use low fat mayonnaise if desired.

Shrimp, celery, red onion, dill, mustard and mayonnaise in a bowl.

WAYS TO SERVE SHRIMP SALAD

You can eat this shrimp salad as-is, or serve it in a variety of different presentations.

  • Lettuce: Spoon your salad into a romaine lettuce leaf.
  • Crackers: Serve your salad with a side of buttery crackers.
  • Sandwich: Add your shrimp salad to a toasted and buttered roll along with some green leaf lettuce.
  • Avocado: Spoon your shrimp into an avocado half.
  • Pasta: Add 8 ounces of cooked short pasta to make a pasta salad.
  • Cucumber: Spoon onto cucumber slices for an easy party snack.
  • Puff Pastry: Fill up cooked puff pastry shells with the salad.
  • Tomato: Hollow out a tomato and fill it with shrimp salad.

Creamy shrimp salad served over lettuce with crackers on the side.

Once you try this shrimp salad you’ll find yourself making it all the time! It’s one of my go-to options for a simple yet satisfying meal.

More great salad recipes

  • Cherry Tomato Salad
  • Watermelon Salad
  • Cucumber Feta Salad
  • Chopped Greek Salad
  • Mediterranean Farro Salad

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Shrimp Salad

This shrimp salad is a blend of tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, dill and seasonings, all coated in a creamy dressing. An easy make-ahead lunch option that's high in protein and easy to make!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 318kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons red onion minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quartered lemon.
  • Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain the shrimp then pat dry.
  • Place the shrimp, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, mustard and dill in a bowl. Toss gently to coat.
  • Garnish with additional fresh dill and serve, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 297mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 20.9mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Amy says

      April 3, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      This is same recipe my boss used back in the nineties. Loved it and so glad i found this. I remember he served it over a bed of lettuce. Thanks aload!

      Reply
    2. Grace says

      March 5, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      Can you use shrimp that has been cooked I love your recipes

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 7, 2022 at 8:14 am

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    3. Carol Oakman says

      September 24, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. The mayo seemed a bit much for a pound of shrimp, so I added another half pound. Then it was perfect and delicious!

      Reply
    4. Julie says

      June 26, 2021 at 8:58 am

      Can I use horseradish instead of mustard?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 26, 2021 at 8:28 pm

        I think that would be fine!

        Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      June 2, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      Hi! This recipe looks great! But is it meant to be eating cold or warm/room temp. would love it cold.! Thanks for the recipe idea!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 2, 2021 at 4:25 pm

        It should be eaten chilled!

        Reply
    6. Deborah D. says

      May 12, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love making this salad!! And my family loves eating it!

      Reply
    7. ellen reynolds says

      November 15, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      This looks so good. Reminds me of the way my mother made it, except she added macaroni. All of your photos are so beautiful. Are you from the south? I ask because a lot of your dishes are cajun. Love good southern cooking. I’m from southern Louisiana, so always appreciate those dishes.

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      • Sara says

        November 15, 2020 at 7:52 pm

        I am in California actually just have an appreciation for Southern food!

        Reply
        • Leslie says

          March 3, 2021 at 3:29 pm

          Sounds yummy

          Reply
      • Ron says

        December 18, 2020 at 10:35 am

        You can add Old Bay Seafood seasoning to taste. This really brings out the shrimp flavor.

        Reply
    8. Heidi says

      November 10, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      I put the shrimp on cucumber slices and served it as an appetizer. They disappeared very quickly!

      Reply
    9. jane says

      August 21, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I added a few dashes of cayenne pepper for a touch of heat

      Reply
    10. Jan says

      August 17, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe came out great and it so reminds me of what my mom made.

      Reply
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