Easy Shrimp Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (cooked)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (for boiling water)
- ½ lemon, squeezed into boiling water
- 3 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 green onions, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add Old Bay and squeezed lemon half. Cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes until pink and curled. Drain and spread on a plate to cool completely.
- Once shrimp are fully cooled, roughly chop each into 2 to 3 pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add chopped shrimp, celery, green onions, dill, and parsley to the bowl. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Dust with paprika and serve cold.
Notes
Do not mix warm shrimp into the dressing — always let them cool completely first or the mayo will separate and turn greasy. Cool shrimp is the single most important step for getting the texture right.