Description
Indulge in our Ultimate Shrimp Salad Recipe, a delightful blend of creamy dressing and fresh ingredients that come together in just 30 minutes. This versatile dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a light lunch. Featuring succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only delicious but also healthy, making it an ideal choice for the health-conscious eater. With the combination of flavors and textures, this shrimp salad will quickly become a household favorite you’ll want to make again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- 1 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot, boil salted water with quartered lemon. Prepare ice water in a large bowl.
- Cook shrimp in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and transfer to ice water to cool.
- Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped dill in a small bowl for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled shrimp with diced celery and minced red onion. Add the dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg