Old Bay Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Old Bay Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning; 2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper; 8 green leaf lettuce leaves (optional); Assorted crackers (optional)

Servings: persons

3 quarts water
1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
8 green leaf lettuce leaves (optional)
Assorted crackers (optional)

1
Bring 3 quarts water and 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning to a boil in a Dutch oven; add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Pour shrimp into a 13- x 9-inch pan to cool. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; chop shrimp.
2
Stir together celery and next 5 ingredients; stir in shrimp. Cover and chill 2 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves with assorted crackers, if desired.
3
Shrimp Rolls: Place 1 lettuce leaf on top of each 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas. Top each evenly with 1/2 cup Old Bay Shrimp Salad and 3 or 4 avocado slices. Roll up tortillas, and secure with thick, round wooden picks. Cut in half. Makes 8 servings.
4
Shrimp Pitas: Cut 12 mini pita pockets in half. Stuff pockets with Old Bay Shrimp Salad. Makes 8 servings.

406

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts water, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, 2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Old Bay Shrimp Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old Bay Shrimp Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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