Deli Style Shrimp Salad

Deli Style Shrimp Salad

from 30minutesmeals.com
30 min

Shrimp Salad is a luxurious chilled dish flavored with Old Bay, celery, and a light mayo dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped dill (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    If using frozen shrimp, thaw it first in cold water.

  2. 2

    Add water to a large saucepan and bring it to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning and the thawed shrimp. Cook for 5-6 minutes, shrimp should be light pink.

  3. 3

    Drain the water and run the cooked shrimp cool under very cold water to cool. Drain well. If you have time, place the cooled shrimp in the refrigerator for one hour or overnight to chill.

  4. 4

    When ready to make the salad, roughly chop the shrimp leaving in some big pieces.

  5. 5

    Mix all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Serve immediately, or for best results, chill in the fridge for a bit.

  6. 6

    Serve as a sandwich, a salad, or wrap.