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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Shrimp Salad Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: September 25, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 7, 2020 By Toni Dash 55 Comments

    Shrimp Salad Recipe

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    Shrimp Salad is a light, delicious recipe that feels like being on vacation by the seashore. It’s so easy, no matter where you are, you’ll want to make it all year long.
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    As warmer weather rolls around, light, flavor-packed recipes are always welcome.

    Especially when they are super easy and versatile.

    This classic recipe is a favorite all year long.

    What is Shrimp Salad?

    Much like chicken salad or tuna salad, shrimp salad is a combination of cooked shrimp tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.

    It can be served in many ways and is a perfect dish for summer in particular.

    Light, creamy and this version has fresh herbs too.

    It is an easy recipe for lunch or dinner.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Simple, wholesome, easy to find ingredients are used in this recipe:

    • Tiny to medium cooked shrimp, tails removed
    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour cream
    • Celery
    • fresh Dill
    • Lemon juice
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    For Sandwiches/Rolls

    • melted butter
    • Rolls or Hot Dog Buns

    Variations

    Adding some diced red onion gives a bit of a spicy bite!

    Try substituting grilled shrimp for a totally different flavor.

    shrimp in bowl with ingredients for shrimp salad

    How to Make Shrimp Salad – Step by Step

    This recipe is very easy and fast to make! 

    STEP 1: Thaw shrimp as directed on package (usually overnight in the refrigerator in a colander with a bowl underneath; or more quickly in a colander under running cold water).

    STEP 2: Dab dry with a paper towel.

    STEP 3: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix fully.

    STEP 4: Add the shrimp and toss to coat and serve. 

    shrimp in colander with shrimp salad recipe ingredients

    What Type of Shrimp to Use?

    I use good quality frozen (cooked not raw) deveined, peeled shrimp.

    This saves the time it takes to peel and devein the shrimp.

    It’s easy to thaw quickly. The flavor and texture are great too.

    Keep a bag in your freezer so when the mood strikes you can whip up this recipe.

    There sometimes is a concern frozen shrimp will be mushy when thawed. I have not had that experience.

    If you want to cook your own, here is a way to cook it. 

    What Size Shrimp to Use

    This recipe is flexible regarding the size used.

    The photos show a medium size. They are great in a sandwich on rolls or a bed of lettuce.

    I also like using ‘salad shrimp’.

    They are very small so perfect when adding the creamy salad to an avocado half.

    They are also nice in a sandwich.

    ‘Salad shrimp’ are available by that name in frozen form at most grocery stores too.

    What is the ‘Shrimp Count’?

    When buying shrimp, either fresh or frozen, you’ll note there is a count number associated with the shrimp.

    This number indicates how many shrimps there are in a pound!

    The larger the number the smaller the size of the shrimp and vice versa.

    shrimp salad sandwiches

    Ways to Serve 

    On Salad Greens

    Delicious on a bed of crispy fresh lettuce such as butter lettuce or romaine lettuce.

    It can be served as is or drizzled with a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

    In a Halved Avocado

    Perfect for a cool appetizer or salad:

    • halve an avocado
    • remove the pit
    • scoop a bit more of the avocado flesh out around the pit area (leave some of the avocado)
    • fill with a mound of shrimp salad

    If desired the scooped portion of the avocado can be diced and added back into the shrimp salad recipe too.

    shrimp salad in a mixing bow

    Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

    Much like Lobster Rolls, this recipe is perfect in a toasty roll or on favorite sandwich bread.

    It tastes like summer by the seashore dining al fresco!

    Instructions for toasting the rolls are in the recipe card below.

    Toasted hot dog buns for shrimp salad sandwiches

    TIP: Taking a few minute to brush hot dog buns or sandwich rolls with melted butter and broil them, makes all the difference for sandwiches!

    In a Pasta Salad

    Toss with cooked, drained room temperature or chilled elbow macaroni pasta or bow tie pasta.

    shrimp salad on toasted rolls

    Complete this Meal….

    • Rainbow Quinoa Summer Salad
    • Homemade Oven Fries
    • Raspberry Pandowdy
    • Elderflower Gin Fizz with frozen Berry ‘ice cubes’

    Want more Salad Recipes?

    • Chicken Salad
    • Italian Pasta Salad
    • Macaroni Salad
    • Chickpea Salad

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    Shrimp Salad

    Light and fresh shrimp salad is easy to make and perfect in sandwiches, pasta, on salad greens and more.
    5 from 43 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 4-6 servings
    Calories: 651kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pound medium cooked frozen shrimp tails removed
    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • 2 Tablespoons sour cream
    • ¼ chopped celery
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 4 Tablespoons melted butter
    • 6 - 8 sliced Hot Dog Buns
    • 2 Tablespoon chives for garnish optional

    Instructions

    • Thaw shrimp in refrigerator overnight or fill shrimp bag with cold water and let sit for several minutes.
    • Combine shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
    • Butter each bun and toast under broiler for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
    • Fill Buns with salad and garnish with chives if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 474mg | Sodium: 1925mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 5.9mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: May 23, 2019

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Elinore says

      May 28, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this, Very tasty, thank you for sharing.

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    2. Doreen Reel says

      March 20, 2022 at 4:14 pm

      Looking forward to trying this recipe.

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