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Best Creamy Shrimp Salad Recipe – Easy, Chilled & Flavorful

Best Creamy Shrimp Salad


  • Author: iyma hernandes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A refreshing, creamy shrimp salad with juicy shrimp, crisp veggies, and a tangy mayo-based dressing—perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or meal prep lunches.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup celery, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion or green onion, minced
  • 12 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh dill, chopped parsley, or Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

  1. If using frozen cooked shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry. If raw, cook until pink and firm, then chill.
  2. Chop shrimp into bite-size pieces. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream (if using), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in shrimp, celery, and onion. Stir until well combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.

Notes

Serve in croissants, lettuce cups, or with crackers. For extra zing, add relish, hot sauce, or lime juice. Even better after chilling overnight!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: shrimp salad, creamy salad, seafood, chilled, easy lunch, keto friendly