🍤 Creamy Dill Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 lb (450g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

• ½ cup cucumber, diced

• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

• ¼ cup celery, diced

• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

For the Creamy Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins

• 1 tbsp capers

• ½ avocado, diced

• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

1. Pat cooked shrimp dry with paper towels.

2. Cut larger shrimp into bite-sized pieces if desired.

Step 2: Make the Dressing

In a mixing bowl whisk together:

• Mayonnaise

• Sour cream

• Lemon juice

• Dijon mustard

• Garlic powder

• Salt and pepper

Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Assemble the Salad

1. Add shrimp, cucumber, celery, red onion, and dill to a large bowl.

2. Pour dressing over the mixture.

3. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4: Chill

1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. This allows the flavors to blend together.

Step 5: Serve

Serve in a bowl, on lettuce leaves, inside croissants, or with toasted artisan bread.

Serving Suggestions

🥖 With toasted sourdough bread
🥬 Over crisp romaine lettuce
🥑 Stuffed into avocado halves
🥐 Inside buttery croissants for brunch

Prep Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Chill Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

• Calories: 320

• Protein: 24g

• Carbohydrates: 6g

• Fat: 22g

Chef's Tip

For restaurant-quality flavor, chill the shrimp thoroughly before mixing and use fresh dill rather than dried. A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving brightens the entire dish and makes the seafood flavor pop beautifully. 🍋🦐✨