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Easy Classic Shrimp Salad
Wondering how to make shrimp salad? Containing very small flavorful shrimp, this easy classic shrimp salad is a simple dish anyone can make.
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- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 14 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound extra small cooked shrimp (peeled; see Kitchen Notes below)
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion (finely chopped )
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 to 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs (see Kitchen Notes below)
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Thaw shrimp per package instructions.
- 2
Mix together the shrimp, celery, onion, pickle, black pepper, and cayenne.
- 3
Fold in the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
- 4
Stir in the fresh bread crumbs, starting with half a cup and adding more as needed until most of the excess liquid is absorbed.
- 5
Serve over greens, with crackers, or in sandwiches.