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Shrimp Salad

Last Updated on August 15, 2022. Originally Posted on August 29, 2022 By Laura Franco / 3 Comments

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Calling all my shrimp lovers…you’re going to love this classic and easy shrimp salad. It’s made with store-bought cooked shrimp so it’s ready in minutes. via @krazykitchenmomCalling all my shrimp lovers…you’re going to love this classic and easy shrimp salad. It’s made with store-bought cooked shrimp so it’s ready in minutes. via @krazykitchenmomCalling all my shrimp lovers…you’re going to love this classic and easy shrimp salad. It’s made with store-bought cooked shrimp so it’s ready in minutes. via @krazykitchenmom

Calling all my shrimp lovers…you’re going to love this classic and easy shrimp salad. It’s made with store-bought cooked shrimp so it’s ready in minutes.

platter of shrimp salad with two lemons and toasted bread rounds

Why We Love This Recipe

  • It’s light and refreshing and can be served as a salad, a sandwich, or an appetizer.
  • It can be dressed up and served on a platter to impress your family and friends.
  • Because I use store-bought deveined and cooked shrimp there is no cooking involved.

Ingredients

Blue bowl with the ingredients to make shrimp salad
  • Store-bought deveined and cooked shrimp
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Mayonnaise
  • Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Let’s Make Shrimp Salad

  1. Chop the shrimp, celery, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix.
  3. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.
two photos showing how to make shrimp salad

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • If you use chilled ingredients, there is no need to chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Be sure to remove the tails of the shrimp before cutting them into pieces.
  • Serve this on a large platter lined with lettuce leaves as an appetizer or a salad. Or serve it on bread or a croissant as a sandwich.
platter of shrimp salad with two lemons and toasted bread rounds

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platter of shrimp salad with two lemons and toasted bread rounds
Laura Franco

Shrimp Salad

5 from 1 vote
Calling all my shrimp lovers…you’re going to love this classic and easy shrimp salad. It’s made with store-bought cooked shrimp so it’s ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Salads
Cuisine: Amercian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 lbs. store-bought deveined and cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery (1-2 stalks)
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots (1 large carrot)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (add more if the salad isn't creamy enought)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Chop the shrimp, celery, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix.
  3. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
  • If you use chilled ingredients, there is no need to chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Be sure to remove the tails of the shrimp before cutting them into pieces.
  • Add more mayonnaise if the salad is too dry.
  • Serve this on a large platter lined with lettuce leaves as an appetizer or a salad. Or serve it on bread or a croissant as a sandwich.
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Last Updated: August 15, 2022

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  1. Barb J says

    September 16, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    Super quick and easy dish. I served them in little gem lettuce leaves. They were a big hit!

    Reply
    • Laura Franco says

      September 17, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      Great idea to serve them in lettuce leaves. Happy to hear they were a hit!

      Reply
  2. Barb J says

    August 25, 2023 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    I served this again in small romaine lettuce cups. It was a hit again. I highly recommend this recipe for gatherings. Folks just LOVE it.

    Reply

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