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Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

by Stacey 18 Comments

Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad. Plump shrimp and diced crunchy celery all enrobed in a bright lemony dressing.

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Is “Lemony” really word? I’m not sure but in the world of food I tend to make up a lot of words to describe how good something is and today that word is “Lemony”.

This Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad is easy to make. Its super light and fresh and makes the perfect meal for all you shrimp and lemon lovers out there like myself. And when I say simple I mean simple!! We’re talking chilled, cooked shrimp, diced celery, some lemon zest, lemon juice and mayonaise. That’s it.

Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

When it comes to salads with mayo everyone has an opinion. My dad likes so much mayo you don’t see what you’re actually eating, lol. I tend to like mine on the lighter side, I still want to see the food beneath the coating of mayo based dressing. So that is how I approached this salad and the addition of the lemon juice and zest lightens the dressing right up not to mention adds a wonderfully bright flavor to this salad. Not pucker worthy mind you, that would be too much lemon but just enough! The celery, diced finely, adds a nice crunch and is that perfect balance between the lemony dressing and plump shrimp. Speaking of shrimp, a good shrimp should be firm, plump and snap in your mouth with each bite! I like to ice my cooked shrimp before cutting them up and adding them to the salad. This salad is best served cold and having ice cold shrimp really makes a difference.

Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

So next time you’re in the mood for shrimp, salad, lemons or all of the above give this Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad a try!!

Enjoy!

Stacey

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Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad

Stacey Thimmes - The Sugar Coated Cottage
Simple Lemony Shrimp Salad. Plump shrimp and diced crunchy celery all enrobed in a bright lemony dressing.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Salad
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked shrimp chilling in an ice bath this is 11-12 medium shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp diced celery
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • garnish as desired this is optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl add the celery, mayonnaise, lemon zest and lemon juice. Whisk to combine, set aside.
  • Remove shrimp from ice bath, gently dry them off.
  • Roughly cut the shrimp, I cut each shrimp into fours. You want the shrimp in chunks.
  • Add the shrimp to the dressing, stir to combine, chill for 15 minutes (or more if making ahead of time).
  • Garnish plate (optional) as desired and serve (I used lettuce, mango and strawberries) and serve.

Notes

This recipe is for one serving, but you can certainly double the recipe for two servings or quadruple the recipe for four servings.
I did not salt and pepper this salad but that can be changed per your taste. My shrimp were already salty enough and I didn't feel the pepper was needed.
To save time you can buy cooked shrimp for this salad.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

Filed Under: Main Course, Salads, Uncategorized Tagged With: celery, clean eating, dinner, easy, gluten free, healthy, lemon, lunch, no bake, salad, Shrimp, shrimp salad, simple

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Comments

  1. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

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    This looks so simple and delicious! That’s the best kind of food, in my opinion. I have plenty of shrimp (and lemon) lovers in my life so I know this recipe will come in handy. Have a great weekend Stacey!

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    • Stacey says

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      Thanks Kelsie! Yes, simple and delicious are the best kind. So glad you liked the salad. Take care.

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  2. Katherine says

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    I love how simple this is, yet elegant! And lemony is totally a word, in my opinion 😉 I love shrimp, and am always looking for new ways to use them. Pinned for later! Have a great weekend.

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Katherine! Lemony should be in the dictionary 😉 . Shrimp are so versatile and light I always have them on hand (well in the freezer). Take care.

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  3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

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    5 stars
    I think lemony is a word! And if it isn’t, then it should be!!! 🙂 This shrimp salad looks so light and delicious and perfectly lemony!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Kathy! So glad you liked the salad, its become a weekly lunch here at home. Take care.

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  4. annie@ciaochowbambina says

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    5 stars
    This is everything I’m craving right now and it’s only 10am! So fresh, bright and pretty. That’s a stunning springy plate of food! And if springy’s a word (is it?) then lemony must be too! 🙂

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Annie! No worries, I eat non-breakfast food at 10am all the time 😉 . I consider springy a word definitely! Take care.

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  5. mimi says

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    This salad would be so pretty at a ladies lunch or bridal shower! It’s beautiful!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Mimi! I agree, this would be great at a ladies lunch or bridal shower. So glad you like the salad 🙂 . Take care.

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  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

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    5 stars
    Lemony is DEFINITELY a word… at least in my world it is. 😉 I feel like I make up words a lot though, so maybe I’m the wrong person to chime in here. Lol. And OMG, the whole mayonnaise debacle! Everyone DOES have an opinion on that huh? Me personally? I like salads like this any which way. With mayo, without. I really don’t care as long as it’s tasty and creamy, I’m GAME! This looks just fabulous, Stacey! This simple shrimp salad is the type of thing I could eat daily! Love the bright lemony flavor! Cheers, friend!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Cheyanne! I make up a lot of words myself, sometimes I need to just to describe it exactly as I feel it. Simple is always the best and I have been eating this about twice a week myself 🙂 . Take care

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  7. Agness of Run Agness Run says

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    Yummy! Loved the idea for this salad. Can’t wait to give it a try!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Agness! So glad you like the salad, I think you’ll really enjoy it! Take care.

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  8. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

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    Shrimp salad always says spring to me! Perfect for my mouth!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Abbe! Agreed, there’s something so light and fresh about it, spring definitely comes to mind. So glad you like the salad. Take care.

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  9. jordan @ dancing for donuts says

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    YUM!!! i love love love the sound of this for summer – so refreshing and easy to make! i wonder if i could use greek yogurt in place of the mayo? or maybe just sub half…either way, delish!!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Jordan! Thanks, I am so glad you like this salad, it is one of my favorites and actually on the lunch menu today. I can’t speak to the greek yogurt as I haven’t tried it, but greek yogurt will have a little more tartness to it than mayo. Take care.

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