Description
A delightful, creamy shrimp salad with a blend of fresh flavors, perfect for lunch, picnics, or dinner.
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 (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (freshly cracked is best)
- 1 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup chives (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the cooked shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Incorporate fresh ingredients: Add diced celery and chopped chives, gently mixing to combine.
- Fold in the shrimp, ensuring even coating without breaking them apart.
- Chill before serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
For added flavor, consider making the salad a day in advance. Serve in an attractive bowl with garnishes for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, creamy salad, New York deli salad, seafood salad, easy recipes, lunch ideas