5.0 from 6 votes
Classic Shrimp Salad
This is the best shrimp salad, and it's made with a creamy, tangy dressing, lots of crunchy vegetables, and a sprinkling of fresh chopped herbs. You'll love this easy and delicious classic recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra small sized shrimp cooked and cooled
- ½ cup finely diced celery about 2 celery ribs
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion about 1/4 large red onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly zested
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl add shrimp, celery, and red onion.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced dill, minced parsley, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the whisked mayonnaise mixture over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Cover the salad and let sit in the fridge for 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve cold and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, let it defrost and drain it before using.
- If using fresh shrimp, make sure to fully cook and cool before making this salad.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- If taking this salad to a party, it should be kept cold as it contains seafood and mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.