A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Make Shrimp Salad: Fresh & Delicious
Hello friends, today I'm going to share with you how to make a Shrimp Salad you are going to find amazingly delicious! This Shrimp Salad's vibrant, fresh ingredients perfectly complement the creamy dressing, resulting in a light and delectable experience. There are countless ways to make Shrimp Salad, but I'm sure you're going to love this recipe. Be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think about this delicious salad!
Recipe Video
Recipe Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise heaping
- 2 tbsp Sour Cream heaping
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp prepared Horseradish
- 1 tbsp Hot Sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp Lea & Perrins Marinade for Chicken optional
- 1 tsp minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Cognac optional
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Dill - chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Shrimp Salad
- 1 lb 9-10 count or 21-25 count Cooked Shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut to bite sized
- 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
- 1/4 cup small diced Red Bell Pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Cabbage
- 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup Fresh Dill - chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced Radishes
- 1 to 2 heads Romaine Lettuce cut into julienne
- Fresh Dill for garnish
Recipe Instructions
Prepare the Dressing:
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, horseradish, hot sauce, Lea & Perrins Marinade (if using), garlic, ketchup, lemon juice, cognac (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together until well emulsified and pinkish in color.
- Stir in the chopped dill and adjust the seasoning if needed. Set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp Salad:
- Pour a small amount of dressing into the bottom of a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, slivered almonds, diced red bell pepper, chopped red cabbage, tomatoes, and dill.
- Gently fold in enough of the pink dressing to coat the ingredients. You can add more or less dressing depending on your preference.
- Add more dill, salt, and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad:
Option 1:
- If you want to serve the salad in individual glasses, arrange the lettuce in the bottom half of the glass. Layer the shrimp salad on top and arrange the sliced radishes in each glass.
Option 2:
- You can also serve it on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves or in avocado halves for an elegant presentation.
Enjoy your delicious and colorful Shrimp Salad with Pink Dressing! Remember to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste preferences. Bon appétit!
Pro-Tips
- Feeling adventurous? Change it up a bit by adding crab, calamari, or even chicken to the salad.
- If you cannot find Lea & Perrins Marinade for Chicken, it can be omitted from the recipe.
