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World’s Best Shrimp Salad Recipe

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4.4 from 2 reviews

A quick and flavorful shrimp salad featuring tender steamed shrimp tossed in a creamy, seasoned mayonnaise dressing with crisp celery and onion. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served with chips, this easy recipe comes together in minutes and delivers a satisfying seafood dish.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Salad

  • 1 stalk celery, minced
  • 1 tbsp yellow onion, minced
  • 1 lb steamed shrimp, peeled and chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a smooth and flavorful dressing.
  2. Add the vegetables and shrimp: Add the minced celery and yellow onion to the bowl with the dressing. Then, fold in the steamed shrimp that has been peeled and chopped. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated with the dressing.
  3. Chill before serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the shrimp salad for at least 1 hour. Chilling enhances the flavors and allows the salad to firm up slightly for better texture.
  4. Serve and enjoy: After chilling, serve the shrimp salad as desired—on a sandwich, in a wrap, a lettuce boat, or alongside chips or crackers. Enjoy your delicious and easy shrimp salad!

Notes

  • Steamed shrimp can be store-bought for convenience or homemade using a simple steaming method.
  • This shrimp salad is versatile and works well in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce boats, or as a snack with chips or crackers.
  • For variation in texture, use either smaller whole shrimp or larger shrimp diced, according to your preference.