Here’s a simple, delicious creamy shrimp salad recipe you can make in about 20 minutes.
🦐 Creamy Shrimp Salad
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined (medium or small, chopped if large)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, very finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika or Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Prep shrimp: If using frozen cooked shrimp, thaw and pat dry. Chop into bite-size pieces.
- Make dressing: In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, and optional seasoning.
- Combine: Fold in shrimp, celery, and red onion until evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve: On lettuce leaves, in a sandwich roll, over mixed greens, or with crackers.
Variations
- Avocado twist: Add diced avocado before serving.
- Spicy version: Add 1–2 tsp sriracha or a dash of cayenne.
- Low-carb: Serve in butter lettuce cups.
- Extra crunch: Add diced cucumber or chopped pickles.
If you’d like, I can also give you a lighter version, Southern-style version, or a fancy restaurant-style version.
