Shrimp Salad with Creamy Lemon Mayo
Serves 4
15 mins prep
15 mins total
A cool, fresh-tasting shrimp salad, featuring tender cooked shrimp in a lightened-up dressing made with a thick and creamy blend of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. It can be assembled in minutes, seasoned with chopped fresh herbs, finely chopped celery, and plenty of lemon zest. For an easy, elegant presentation, serve it on a platter with torn butter lettuce, or stuffed into a soft bun or pita bread to make the best shrimp salad sandwich.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and yogurt together until smooth and creamy.
Put the shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, onion, celery, herbs, lemon zest, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Stir until the shrimp are evenly mixed with the seasonings.
Add the yogurt-mayo to the bowl and gently fold into the shrimp until they're coated. Chill in the refrigerator 15-30 minutes, if desired.
When you're ready to serve, line a platter with half of the butter lettuce. Spoon half of the salad over the lettuce. Arrange the remaining lettuce over the shrimp, then top with the remaining shrimp. Enjoy.