Creamy Shrimp Salad On Romaine Recipe

Dive into a delightful culinary escape with this Creamy Shrimp Salad on Crisp Romaine! Succulent shrimp mingle with crunchy celery, creamy egg whites, and savory walnuts, all tossed in a dreamy dressing and served atop crisp romaine lettuce. This 30-minute recipe is perfect for a light lunch, elegant appetizer, or a quick weeknight dinner. Prepare to be amazed by the burst of flavors in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 243.3 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Shrimp Salad On Romaine

  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 large hard-boiled egg whites, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • Fat Free Thousand Island Salad Dressing
  • Romaine Lettuce

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How to Make Creamy Shrimp Salad On Romaine

  1. Cook 1 pound of shrimp until pink and opaque. Let cool completely, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, 1/2 cup finely diced celery, 2 large egg whites (hard-boiled and chopped), 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Add the dressing to the shrimp mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, wash and dry 4 large romaine lettuce leaves.
  7. Divide the lettuce leaves among four plates.
  8. Spoon the chilled shrimp salad generously onto each lettuce cup.
  9. Garnish with extra walnuts or a sprinkle of paprika (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g