Description
Keto creamy shrimp salad delivers coastal flavors with zero-carb elegance. Crisp lettuce, succulent shrimp, and rich herbed dressing combine for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish that keeps nutritional goals deliciously on track.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) medium shrimp: cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) chopped celery
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) chopped red onion
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Creamy and Flavor Components:
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a spacious vessel until smooth and well-integrated, creating a velvety base for the salad.
- Gently fold cooked shrimp into the creamy mixture, ensuring each morsel is delicately enrobed with the tangy dressing.
- Incorporate crisp celery, finely chopped green onions, and fresh dill, distributing them evenly throughout the shrimp for balanced texture and herbal notes.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and a hint of garlic powder, adjusting to taste and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- For optimal taste development, refrigerate the salad for 30-45 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and the flavors to harmonize.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and ensure a consistent taste in every bite.
- Optionally, serve the salad chilled on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves or enjoy it as a standalone dish for a light, protein-rich meal.
Notes
- Chilling enhances the blend of creamy dressing and seafood, allowing flavors to meld together more intensely.
- Serve cold for a refreshing summer meal that feels light yet satisfying, perfect for quick lunches or picnic gatherings.
- Refrigerating for 1-2 hours maximizes taste development, transforming simple ingredients into a more sophisticated culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg