Old Bay Shrimp Salad

5 from 1 vote

Old Bay Shrimp Salad is a creamy seafood salad recipe that delivers no-cook convenience, classic coastal flavor, and easy meal prep in every bite. Tender chopped shrimp are folded with celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and Old Bay seasoning to create a refreshing shrimp salad recipe that's perfect for lunches, light dinners, or casual entertaining.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Chill Time20

Total Time35

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Serving platter
Sharp Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Salad

1 pound cooked 50/70-count shrimp (16 ounces) thawed and patted dry
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup finely diced celery
1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

For Serving (Optional)

Bed of Greens (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes)
Croissants, Crackers, or Lettuce Cups

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry and chop them into small bite-sized pieces. Transfer the chopped shrimp to a medium mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper to the bowl. Fold gently until the shrimp is evenly coated and the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and radishes if desired. The shrimp salad is also delicious on croissants, sandwich rolls, crackers, or in lettuce cups.

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Notes

Cooking Notes

Pat the shrimp dry before mixing to keep the dressing thick and creamy. Allow the salad to chill before serving so the flavors have time to blend. Chopped shrimp provide the most consistent texture throughout the salad.

Tips for Best Results:

Pat the shrimp dry before combining the ingredients to prevent excess moisture.
Fold the ingredients together gently to keep the shrimp intact.
Chill the salad before serving so the flavors have time to develop.
Taste and adjust the lemon juice just before serving for the freshest flavor.

How to Know It's Ready:

The shrimp should be evenly coated in a creamy dressing with no excess liquid pooling in the bowl. After chilling, the salad should taste well-seasoned, slightly tangy, and hold together easily when spooned onto greens or crackers.

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