Description
Experience the freshness of The Best Old Bay Shrimp Salad, bursting with flavor and perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shrimp
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, celery, and red onion. Stir thoroughly until everything is well-combined and smooth.
- Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces, then gently fold them into the mayo mixture. Be careful not to break the shrimp apart too much.
- Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop the chilled shrimp salad into serving bowls or on a bed of greens. Garnish with fresh chopped dill if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
- Fresh lemon juice adds a zesty kick.
- Key seasoning for this recipe is Old Bay seasoning.
- Add fresh dill for extra flavor, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Old Bay Shrimp Salad