This Old Bay Shrimp Salad is a fresh has a bit of a zesty kick! Juicy shrimp are perfectly seasoned with Old Bay, then tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing and served over a crisp bed of greens. Light, flavorful, and ready in minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing dinner, or even meal prep!
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Old Bay Shrimp Salad is a classic American dish featuring shrimp seasoned with Old Bay, a famous spice blend. Originating from the Chesapeake Bay area, this salad is known for its delicious shrimp flavor. Typically served cold, it's a refreshing option for warm weather.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes.
- Healthy and Fresh: Made with fresh shrimp and crisp vegetables.
- Versatile: Perfect for family meals, entertaining, or a light lunch.
- Flavorful: The Old Bay seasoning gives it a distinctive, delicious taste.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp for the best flavor.
- Mayonnaise: Adds creaminess and binds the ingredients together.
- Celery: Provides a refreshing crunch.
- Green Onion: Adds a mild, savory flavor.
- Fresh Dill: Gives a burst of herbaceous freshness.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice enhances the flavors.
- Old Bay Seasoning: The star ingredient, providing a unique, savory kick.
- Cracked Pepper: For a subtle hint of spice.
- Lettuce and Cabbage Blend: A mix of crisp lettuce and purple cabbage for the base.
- Grape Tomatoes and Cucumber: Add color and additional freshness to the salad.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Mayonnaise: Swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter flavor.
- Fresh Dill: Use parsley or chives if dill is not available.
- Diet-Friendly: Use a low-fat mayonnaise or yogurt to reduce calories.
- Flavor: Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for an extra tangy kick.
- Kid-Friendly: Serve the shrimp salad in wraps or as a sandwich filling for a fun, easy-to-eat option.
How to Make Easy Old Bay Shrimp Salad
STEP ONE: Prepare the Shrimp Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, green onions, dill, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and cracked pepper. Mix well until the shrimp are evenly coated.
STEP TWO: Prepare the Greens
Arrange the lettuce and cabbage blend on a serving platter or individual plates.
STEP THREE: Add the Vegetables
Evenly distribute the grape tomatoes and cucumber slices over the bed of greens.
STEP FOUR: Assemble the Salad
Spoon the shrimp salad mixture on top of the greens, ensuring an even distribution.
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✔️ DO Let the shrimp salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain freshness, keep the shrimp salad and the greens separate until ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs
Old Bay seasoning is a blend of 18 herbs and spices, including celery salt, paprika, and black pepper, that gives a distinctive and slightly spicy flavor to shrimp salad.
Yes, Old Bay shrimp salad can be prepared ahead of time. It's best served chilled, so preparing it a few hours in advance allows the flavors to blend together. Just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
Salad shrimp, also known as small cooked shrimp, are tiny shrimp typically used in cold dishes like salads and appetizers. They are pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined, making them convenient for quick recipes. In shrimp salads, they provide a mild, sweet flavor that pairs well with various dressings.
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Old Bay Shrimp Salad
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Serving platter
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound small cooked shrimp, diced or salad shrimp
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalks finely diced
- 1-2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½-1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pepper freshly cracked
- 4 generous handfuls crisp lettuce and cabbage blend
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, green onions, dill, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and cracked pepper. Mix well until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Arrange the crisp lettuce and cabbage blend on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Evenly distribute the grape tomatoes and cucumber slices over the bed of greens.
- Spoon the shrimp salad mixture on top of the greens, ensuring an even distribution. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Mayonnaise: Swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter flavor.
- Fresh Dill: Use parsley or chives if dill is not available.
- Lettuce and Cabbage Blend: Substitute with spinach or arugula.
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