Easy Shrimp Salad Healthy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Water for boiling plus a squeeze of lemon
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced small
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of paprika for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with water, add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon, and bring to a boil. While waiting, chop the celery, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the shrimp and Old Bay to the boiling water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque all the way through. Do not overcook.
- Drain the shrimp and spread them on a plate or cutting board to cool. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until fully cold.
- In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Chop the cooled shrimp into rough pieces and add to the dressing along with the celery, cucumber, red onion, and dill.
- Fold everything together gently. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Add a pinch of paprika on top if desired.
Notes
Make sure shrimp are fully cooled before mixing into the dressing — warm shrimp will break the yogurt base and make the salad watery. Ten minutes in the fridge after boiling is enough.