What size shrimp is best for this salad?

I prefer to use baby shrimp in this salad. You can easily buy them cooked and frozen, and the salad will come together really quickly. There is also no need to chop the shrimp, as they are already bite-sized.

Is shrimp salad healthy?

Shrimp salad can be a good source of protein, fat, and fiber. However, like everything else, it should be eaten in moderation. To reduce the total fat and calories, you could use light mayo or yogurt.

Can you use canned shrimp in this recipe?

Canned shrimp can be used in this salad recipe. I usually check the label to see if there is added salt, and if so, I rinse the shrimp before using them.

Can this shrimp salad be made in advance?

I recommend making this salad a few hours before serving so the flavors have time to mingle.

Is this shrimp salad gluten-free?

Yes, this shrimp salad is gluten-free. Double-check any ingredient labels to ensure they do not contain gluten-containing ingredients.

Do I use Mayonaise or miracle whip in shrimp Salad?

Miracle Whip vs Mayo… The debate continues. This is truly a decision based on personal preference. I recommend Mayo in this particular recipe. If you want to use Miracle Whip, I suggest leaving out the dill and adding sweet relish and red onions.

Easy Shrimp Salad with Fresh Dill

Description

The best shrimp salad is shrimp tossed in a seasoned Mayo mix featuring Old Bay, Dill, Green Onions, Mustard Seed, Lemon, and Garlic! Perfect on its own, atop a flaky croissant, or on a toasted brioche roll!

Ingredients

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Shrimp Salad:

3 cups Cooked Small Shrimp
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1 Tbsp Fresh Dill
3 Tbsp Fresh Green Onions
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seed
1/2 Lemon

To make the sandwich:

Croissants (or other sandwich rolls)
Iceberg Lettuce
Shrimp Salad
Pickle Chips (Optional)

Instructions

Shrimp Salad:

In a large bowl combine shrimp, mayonnaise, old bay, and garlic powder.
Chop green onions & dill.
Add green onions, dill, and mustard seed to the bowl.
Squeeze half a lemon into the bowl, being careful not to drop any seeds in.
Stir all of the ingredients together. Mixing well.
Garnish with extra green onions and dill on top if you wish.
The Shrimp Salad is ready to eat!

To make the sandwich:

Start by slicing your croissants in half.
Cut lettuce into shreds. Place a few Tbsp of lettuce on each croissant.
Then place 1-2 scoops of shrimp salad on top of the lettuce.
Serve with pickle chips and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 341
Fat: 31
Carbohydrates: 3
Fiber: 1
Protein: 13