Description
This New York Deli Shrimp Salad is a flavorful and easy-to-make cold seafood dish featuring tender cooked shrimp combined with crisp celery, red onion, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing accented with Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Perfect for a refreshing lunch or light dinner, it can be served on crisp lettuce leaves, toasted bagels, or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
- Lettuce leaves or bagels for serving
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped shrimp, finely diced celery, and red onion until well distributed.
- Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning (if using), salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the shrimp mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking up the shrimp.
- Add herbs and chill: Stir in the chopped fresh dill or parsley if desired. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the chilled shrimp salad over crisp lettuce leaves, on toasted bagels, or as a filling for sandwiches for a delicious and easy meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of pickle juice or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- This salad is perfect for make-ahead lunches and can be stored well in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
- Use jumbo shrimp to elevate the texture and presentation for a more upscale feel.
