Easy Italian Shrimp Salad
Light and delicious tasting, this Easy Italian Shrimp Salad will not disappoint! If you are looking for an amazing-tasting shrimp salad, this recipe is for you!ย Easy Italianย Shrimp Salad is a classic seafood dish you can enjoy eating any time of the year. Loaded with shrimp plus 5 additional ingredients, it’s jam-packed with fresh flavor, making this our go-to recipe for shrimp salad!
Reasons Our Mom’s Shrimp Salad is Amazing…
- This recipe for shrimpย salad is so incredibly simple and easy to make!
- All you need is someย shrimp,ย lemon juice, celery, carrots, red onion, and a touch of mayo.
- It is extremely lightย becauseย it’s not made with a lot ofย heavy mayonnaise to weigh it down.ย
- A shrimp salad that makes a big impression!ย
- Great seafood salad to serve for lunch or dinner.ย
If you enjoy seafood salads, you may want to try our shrimp and calamari salad; it too is delightful!
So be sure to check it out.
Overview Ingredients for our Shrimp Salad…
- Shrimp – fresh shrimp from the fish market works best, and for the best flavor.
- Vegetables – fresh celery, carrots, and red onion gives fresh flavors and crunch to our salad.
- Lemon juice – use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. We do not recommend using bottled lemon juice, since it is loaded with additives and doesn’t offer a fresh flavor.
- Salt – use sea salt or kosher salt works best.
- Mayonnaise – you will only need 2 tablespoons for our recipe.
- Sugar – a small amount of sugar to balance out the acidity.
I can honestly tell you that everyone who tries our mom’s Easy Italian Shrimp Salad – loves it, hands down!
It’s not only a delicious-tasting salad, but it is low calorie and low fat.ย ย
What could be better?
Plus, if you take the time to chop up the shrimp into smaller pieces, it’s ideal to make shrimp salad sandwiches or even a shrimp salad wrap!
How to Make our mom’s Easy Italian Shrimp Salad?
Once the shrimp is cooked, the rest is easy!
First, you’ll need some fresh or frozen shrimp that’s been cleaned, rinsed, and deveined.
1. Next, bring a pot of water to boil, and toss in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until it turns opaque-pink, less than 5 minutes.
2. Drain the shrimp.
3. Toss the shrimp into a bowl, add all the ingredients, and toss to combine.
4. Then chill the shrimp salad for a few hours before serving. That’s it!
TIPS for the BEST Easy Italian Shrimp Salad…
- Try serving this delicious shrimp salad as an appetizer, alone or on top ofย someย crusty bread. ย It’s perfect when entertaining withย family and friends, especially while dinner is getting prepared.ย
- Cover with clear wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least a few hours before serving. This will allow the shrimp to marinate and become juicy and flavorful.
- Always serve it chilled.
How Long Can You Keep Shrimp Salad?
You can make shrimp salad up to two days ahead of serving. It is best to store shrimp salad in a sealed container and kept chilled in the refrigerator.
Can We Freeze Shrimp Salad?
We do not recommend freezing shrimp salad. It is not a dish that will keep its “fresh” taste after it has been frozen. Seafood salads are best to serve the day they are made.
Zesty and full of flavor, our recipe for shrimp salad is a tried and true recipe!
Simple. Easy. Delicious!
Also, try ourย Fresh Cod Fish Saladย and our Summer Lobster or Shrimp Rolls!!ย You might enjoy our favorite Seafood Salad.ย ย They too are positively delicious!
Have a great day!
Try this recipe, it won’t disappoint!
ENJOY!!
A few more easy and delicious seafood salads…
- Zesty Lemon Shrimp and Mango Salad
- Fresh Cod Fish Salad
- BEST Shrimp and Green Bean Salad
- Shrimp and Calamari Salad
- Refreshing Tomato Salad with Tuna
- Shrimp Cocktail with Jalapeno Peppers
Easy Italian Shrimp Salad
Easy Italian Shrimp Salad is a classic seafood dish you can enjoy eating anytime of the year. Shrimp salad is amazingly light, delicious and makes a big impression!
Ingredients
- 1 pound large fresh Shrimp - cleaned, deveined, cut in halves
- 2 celery stalks - diced
- 1 carrot - diced
- 1/4 cup red onion - diced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 large lemon - juiced
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- sea salt or kosher salt
- optional: fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and devein shrimp, cut off, and discard tails.
- In a bowl, run cold water over the shrimp and rinse well for a few minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Fill a medium-size pot with water, and bring water to a low boil on the stovetop.
- Add the shrimp, and boil the shrimp for about 3 minutes, until the shrimp have turned pink.
- Drain shrimp in a colander for a few minutes, and allow it to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, add the celery, carrot, red onion, mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Add the shrimp, some salt, and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
- Cover with clear wrap and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. This will allow all the flavors to marinate with the shrimp. Best served chilled.
- Serves 4 to 6
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 to 6 servingsServing Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 117Total Fat: 2.9gCarbohydrates: 4.3gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.4gProtein: 17.4g
“Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe for Easy Italian Shrimp Salad! The combination of fresh ingredients and Italian flavors is mouthwatering.
Thank you so much!
oh delish! i love a prawn salad. happy easter.
Thank you so much, Sherry! Have a blessed Easter!
Thanks For Sharing This Amazing Post… love it <3
Thanks so much!
Such an amazing Italian salad recipe for beginners. This is really so easy to understand and make it home. I really love it. Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe.
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It looks super delicious, shrimps in a salad are so delicious.
Thank you, Alex! Welcome to our blog, and it’s nice to meet you! ๐
Italian food is always give me a separate taste as it is healthy for everyone. When it comes to salad, Italian choice is good one. I really enjoy this great and easy recipe of Italian salad. Thank you for sharing it.
You’re welcome Karel. Have a great day! ๐
I love Italian salad and this article is really helpful for me. A great and easy guide to make Italian shrimp salad. Thank you for sharing this amazing article.
You’re welcome Jimi! ๐
This really looks yummy. Thank you for sharing it. Really love it.
Thanks so much, Jemmi!
Just want to verify, one of the ingredients listed was sugar, but not in the instructions. Should the sugar be added? Thanks!!!
YES! Thank you Jackie for pointing that out. I will go in and edit that! Thanks so much!!
Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
An oldie but goodie. And a classic!
Thanks so much Abbe! Have a great week!
Oh my, this looks wonderful!
Thanks so much!
Thank Susan! Hope your having a wonderful summer!
One of my favorite Italian shrimp recipe I ever tasted. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks so much Greg!! Have a great day!
I'm wondering why this dish looks so good!
Your recipes amazing !!! I also feel hungry when I read this article !!!
Thank you Natalie for your sweet comment!! Enjoy the week!
Great recipe. Thank you for showing this.
You're welcome Aline!
I ONLY WANT TO ENJOY THIS DISH. I WILL TRY MAKING IT. THANK YOU
Charlene we hear you- same with us! Thanks!
Glad to hear LINDA!! Enjoy!
Great recipe, looks tasty and healthy, would be a joy to cook it !
Thank you! We hope you enjoy this one as much as we do!
That salad sounds delicious. I wouldnโt want to stop eating!!!
Thanks Charlene – we hear ya – same with us!
Awesome, this shrimp salad looks so delicious, I can't wait to try your recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thank you Anthony for your kind words!
This is a great Italian recipe. I love this. Will try this weekend
Thank you Anna! Let's us know how it turns out for you!
Great recipe Anna,
I will try this on next weekned. Thank for share this post
You're welcome Kathy! And it's nice to meet you!
Xo
My kid likes shrimps much, so I must make this for her this sunday, thanks for sharing.
Your welcome Abigail! Enjoy!
My kids will love these so much. I will try the best. Now I can change my menu regularly for my family, esp. for my kids. Thank you ๐
That sounds great Adelaide. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
What a beautiful rendition of an always-welcomed salad idea! Thanks for the great post.
Thank you Dan – we love the name you have it! Sweet!
your recipe amazing!!! I feel hungry when I read this article!!!
Thank you Emily!! Welcome to our recipe blog- it's so nice to meet you!
Enjoy!
What a lovely salad. Light and satisfying, with the tang of lemon and crisp crunch of celery and red onion, this one is a winner. Thanks!
Hi Athena and welcome to our blog! So glad you think this dish is a winner, thank you for a leaving a lovely comment.
Wow~ Shrimp. I love it. This Italian salad will brighten up my day.
Thank you for your sweet comment! Have a great day!
This salad looks SO GOOD.The pictures to go along with the step by step instructions are great.
You're welcome! And thank you!
DIVINE! Perfect and easy for weeknight dinner
Hey thanks! And yes we think so too!
Looks so good. Never tried to do shrimp salad, just Spanish tapas. Must mark to must do list ๐
HI Indre! We think you will love this as much as we do! Thanks for stopping by!
xxoo
I know I left a comment when you first posted this last year but I think this dish deserves another comment don't you?:))
oh my it looks delicious! Better than chicken or lobster salad in my opinion. i love it
We love it too! Thank for the lovely comment! Xxoo
What a lovely salad. Light and satisfying, with the tang of lemon and crisp crunch of celery and red onion, this one is a winner. Thanks!
Thank you Adri!! Un bacione!
Joanne, Our mom made this for years, and said its a common dish in Italy….who knew ? lol….
Alicia, I hope she enjoys this one as much as my kids do!
Jessica, You are absolutely right ! No oven needed is wonderful and if I can skip it all summer long – I would.
Oh man- I am loving this. Who doesn't need something easy and simple to prepare for dinner or a picnic or a summer party. More importantly their is no oven involved which we both know is a huge plus once that summer heat arrives!
This looks so delicious! Our daughter loves shrimp so I know she would really like this!!
I've never seen Italian shrimp salad before! Sounds super tasty!
Thank you Tricia! And Sandie thank you for visiting our site!
So pretty and fresh looking. Good one.
I can relate to the busy week. I am so far behind on my blog reading and commenting. I had out of town company, a big dinner, and commitments every other night this week – any working full time and doctor appointments. Gosh I need a vacation! Sorry – I wanted to comment again on this lovely recipe. I wish I could make them all but this one is going to the top of the list. I just don't eat enough shrimp and I think I would love this one! Happy Mother's Day to you both.
Thank you Tricia for understanding- you are like the other sister to us!! Happy Mothers Day to you too!!
I love shrimp – this also looks really good. That pasta in the top header looks wonderful too.
How nice you do this with each other!
I am pinning this one to try. I love that you used shrimp instead of crab! It looks delicious!
we usually do this with crab but I love the idea of doing it with shrimp instead. An instant crowd pleasure
Thanks for helping me decided on lunch today! That salad looks super delicious ๐