Description
This refreshing Shrimp Salad is a quick and easy no-cook dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Made with tender cooked shrimp tossed in a zesty lemon-dill mayonnaise dressing, it is served on buttery croissants or crisp butterhead lettuce leaves. The bright flavors from fresh lemon zest, juice, and dill perfectly complement the shrimp, making this salad a delightful and simple crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Salad
- 2 12-ounce bags of frozen shrimp (cooked, tail off, peeled and deveined)
- 2 ½ Tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 celery rib (finely chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 Tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, divided)
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving (Optional)
- Croissants
- Large butterhead lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Thaw the Shrimp: Remove the frozen shrimp from their packaging and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Cover the shrimp with cool water and let them soak, changing the water every 30 minutes until completely thawed. Once thawed, drain and place the shrimp in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped fresh dill (reserve some for garnish if desired), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Shrimp in Dressing: Add the chilled shrimp, along with the finely chopped red onion and celery, into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until the shrimp are fully coated and the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp salad on freshly baked croissants for a hearty sandwich or spoon it into large butterhead lettuce leaves for a lighter, low-carb option. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp to keep this salad easy and quick—no cooking required.
- Make sure to thaw shrimp properly by soaking in cool water and changing water to ensure safety and texture.
- Fresh lemon juice and zest add bright citrus flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice for best taste.
- For a gluten-free option, serve in lettuce leaves instead of croissants.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored refrigerated for flavors to meld.
- Add chopped celery and red onion for crunch and texture contrast.
