Here’s a fresh, flavorful Creamy Shrimp Salad that’s perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or served chilled on its own.
🍤 Creamy Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, chopped into bite-size pieces)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
- 1–2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika or Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Prep shrimp
If using large shrimp, chop into small pieces. Pat dry to avoid watery salad. - Make dressing
In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, and seasonings. - Combine
Fold in shrimp, celery, onion, and dill until evenly coated. - Chill
Refrigerate at least 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🥗 Serving Ideas
- On buttery croissants
- In lettuce cups (low-carb option)
- Over mixed greens with avocado
- Stuffed into tomatoes
- With crackers as an appetizer
💡 Lighter Version
Substitute half (or all) of the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A Southern-style version
- A Cajun spicy version
- Or a pasta shrimp salad variation
