Quick Easy Shrimp Salad Recipe

Ready in 15 minutes, this vibrant shrimp salad is the perfect light lunch or picnic dish! Made with juicy shrimp, a creamy pink sauce, and crisp bell peppers, it's bursting with summery flavor. Use leftover cooked shrimp or quickly boil your own – either way, this recipe is incredibly easy and unbelievably delicious! Keep chilled until serving.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 509.9 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Easy Shrimp Salad

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How to Make Quick Easy Shrimp Salad

  1. If using raw shrimp, thaw completely and then boil until pink and cooked through (approximately 3-5 minutes). Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. This creates a delicious pink sauce.
  3. Add 1 pound of chopped cooked shrimp and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) to the bowl. Gently stir to combine.
  4. Season generously with Tabasco sauce (to taste) and Old Bay seasoning (to taste). Start with a dash of each and adjust according to your preference.
  5. Serve immediately in tomato halves, on croissants, or with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

81 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

22g

Carbs

9g