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Best Creamy Shrimp Salad You’ll Love

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This creamy shrimp salad combines tender poached shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon-dill dressing for a fresh, flavorful dish perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or light meals. It’s refreshing, satisfying, and easy to prepare in just about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot for poaching shrimp
  • mixing bowl
  • knife for chopping vegetables
  • cutting board
  • strainer for draining shrimp

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch mild Cajun seasoning (optional)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Add lemon slices, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and optional Cajun seasoning. Turn off the heat and immediately add the shrimp. Cover and let sit for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to an ice bath, then drain and pat dry.
  • Cut cooled shrimp into bite-size pieces if large. Finely dice the bell pepper and celery. Chop the green onions and fresh dill into small, even pieces.
  • In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Add the shrimp, diced vegetables, and dill to the dressing. Gently fold until evenly coated, being careful not to overmix.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture. Pat shrimp dry before mixing to prevent a watery dressing. Finely dice vegetables for balanced texture. Taste before chilling and slightly over-season, as flavors dull when cold. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor. Freezing is not recommended as mayonnaise-based dressings may separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg
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