Description
A delightful shrimp salad with a creamy dressing, perfect for warm days or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (rinsed and dried, larger shrimp cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (light mayo can be substituted if desired)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup chives (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Start by rinsing the cooked shrimp under cold water and pat them dry.
- Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate vegetables: Add the finely diced celery and chopped chives to the mixture and mix gently.
- Combine with shrimp: Gently fold the shrimp into the bowl to coat them with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Serve on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or as a dip with crackers. This salad is best enjoyed fresh and chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, creamy salad, New York deli, summer recipe, seafood salad