Description
A creamy shrimp salad that captures the essence of New York delis with flavors of lemon, Dijon mustard, and crunchy celery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup high-quality mayonnaise
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Extra paprika for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the cooked shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove shells or tails and chop if larger.
- Make the creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add seasonings and aromatics: Sprinkle in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced celery and chopped chives.
- Fold in the shrimp: Gently fold the shrimp into the mixture without overmixing.
- Season and chill: Adjust seasoning as needed, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Avoid overcooking shrimp and dress salad only before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, New York deli, seafood salad, creamy salad, summer recipe