Paula Deen Shrimp Salad Recipe
Southern seafood dishes feel comforting and fresh. This recipe brings classic coastal charm home. Shrimp stays tender, sweet, and juicy here.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Add shrimp carefully to the pot.
- Cook shrimp for three minutes only.
- Remove shrimp using a slotted spoon.
- Cool shrimp completely before mixing.
- Chop shrimp into bite-size pieces.
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.
- Add seasoning and stir well.
- Fold shrimp into the dressing gently.
- Add celery, onion, and dill.
- Chill salad for thirty minutes.
- Serve cold for best flavor.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp.
- Always cool shrimp fully first.
- Use fresh lemon for brightness.
- Chill before serving for texture.
- Adjust seasoning after chilling.