Simple Shrimp Salad

paula

10 years ago

Inspired by lobster rolls, I decided to make a shrimp version. It did not take me long to decide not to try and make my own New England-style hot dog buns to put the shrimp mixture in, so my shrimp roll quickly became a shrimp salad.

Although a traditional lobster roll has only mayonnaise, I decided to add plain Greek yogurt to lighten the salad and make it a little more healthy. You could just use mayo if you want/need it to be dairy free…perhaps add a little more lemon juice if you drop the yogurt.

While sometimes found in lobster rolls, tarragon works well in the shrimp salad as well. If your not a fan of tarragon, dill works very well instead. Just like any recipe, adjust the herbs and seasoning to meet your tastes.

Recipe: Simple Shrimp Salad

Ingredients:

1 lb. cooked shrimp, peeled, cleaned and roughly chopped
1/4 c. Greek yogurt
1/4 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning (to taste)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (to taste)
1 small sweet onion, minced
1 Tbsp. tarragon or dill, roughly chopped (to taste)

Instructions:

Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, Old Bay, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
Add shrimp, onion and herbs to a larger bowl.
Stir in enough dressing to coat all of the shrimp.
Chill in the refrigerator before serving for better flavor.
Serve on lettuce bed, in a lettuce wrap or boat, on a bun or toasted New England-style hot dog bun, in a wrap, or on crackers.

Notes:

Celery, pineapple, and mango could all be additions to the salad.