18 Protein Rich Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Shrimp salad is a protein-rich healthy salad recipe. When I made it for the first time everyone loved it so I tried different varieties of shrimp salad recipes and they loved them too so now it is in our rotation menu.

Let me share with you the

Best Shrimp Salad Recipes

1. Shrimp Avocado Salad

This is one of the most popular salad recipes in our home. It is colorful and refreshing. It is filling and tastes so good.

You need a large non-stick pan. This is a quick and easy salad recipe and takes only 20 minutes to make, including 16 minutes of prep time and 4 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include Roma tomatoes, cucumber, corn kernels, shrimp, avocado, and cilantro lemon dressing.

2. Shrimp Pasta Salad

This is a perfect summer salad recipe. I love to serve it with BBQ chicken. You need mixing bowls.

It is best served fresh, within half an hour after you make it. It takes an hour and 15 minutes to make, including 10 minutes of prep time and 8 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include elbow macaroni noodles, green bell pepper, mayonnaise, shrimp, sour cream, and ground mustard. You can use any other small pasta. Sour cream enhances the flavor.

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, it will be good for up to 3 days.

3. Shrimp Ceviche

This is a nutrient-rich, hearty recipe. It is a restaurant-quality salad dish. You can serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips and with a drink.

This Spanish recipe takes almost 40 minutes to make, including 10 minutes of prep time and half an hour of chilling time. The ingredients include shallots, avocado, shrimp, kosher salt, jalapeno, lime juice and Roma tomatoes.

I like to add jalapeno to get a kick but if you don’t want spicy at all, keep it out. Avocado adds the required creaminess. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 2 days.

4. Classic Shrimp Salad

This is one of the best summer salads. It is creamy and ultra-refreshing. You can enjoy it in a bowl, or in a sandwich.

This is a quick and easy salad recipe and takes less than half an hour to make, including 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. Jumbo shrimp is best for this salad. Though I prefer fresh shrimp, you can also use frozen ones.

With a mix of shrimp, lemon juice, dill, rib celery, and Dijon mustard, you can make one of the best shrimp salad recipes. Dijon mustard adds the tangy flavor.

Though it is best served fresh but you can keep the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container and it will be good for up to 4 days. Use it in wraps or sandwiches.

5. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad

This is a flavorful low-carb dinner recipe. It is a spicy and refreshing salad recipe. With incredible dressing, it looks fabulous.

It is easy to make, and you can serve it within 40 minutes, including 30 minutes of cook time. You need a food processor for this salad recipe.

The ingredients include shrimp, cilantro, lime, Roma tomatoes, honey, and garlic. You can make it with white fish, steak or chicken too.

6. Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad

This is a perfect salad for a bright sunny day. It is a healthy and a refreshing salad recipe. It is one of my favorite shrimp salad recipes.

You need mixing bowls and chef’s knife. It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include onion, ribs, avocado, mango, shrimp and honey.

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight contaoner in the fridge and it will be good for up to 3 days.

7. Spicy Mexican Shrimp Salad

It is a spicy and refreshing summer salad and one of the best shrimp salad recipes. It is always in our rtoation menu.

This is a quick recipe and takes only 15 minutes to make, including 13 minutes of prpe time. This is a light dinner recipe that keeps you full.

With a mix of shrimp, jalapeno, tomatoes, Mexican hot sauce and avocado you can make this lovely salad. If you want it milder skip jalapeno.

8. Cucumber Shrimp Salad

It is a protein-rich salad that you can enjoy at lunch or dinner. You can enjoy it in a bowl or as a tortilla wrap or even in a sandwich.

It takes almost half an hour to make, including 20 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include cucumber, shrimp, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lime. You can use fresh or frozen shrimp.

Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days.

9. Mediterranean Shrimp Salad

This refreshing salad is a perfect side dish.

It is a low-carb light salad perfect for summer.

This is a quick salad recipe and takes only 20 minutes to make.

The ingredients include shrimp, cilantro, avocado, Roma tomato and lemon juice.

10. Grilled Shrimp Salad

It is one of the best shrimp salad recipes.

You can serve it within half an hour.

You need a grill for this salad recipe.

The ingredients include lettuce, cilantro, black beans, tomatoes, and shrimp.

11. Ceviche

It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 2 hours of cooking time.

The ingredients include shrimp, cucumber, avocados, Roma tomatoes, jalapeno and cilantro.

12. Citrus Shrimp And Avocado Salad

It is one of the best shrimp salad recipes.

The ingredients include pan seared citrus shrimp, shallot, avocado, kosher salt and almonds.

13. Easy Shrimp Salad

14. Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad

It is a quick salad recipe and hardly takes 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients include shrimp, lettuce, avocados, onion and cilantro.

15. Southwestern Shrimp Salad

It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include chili powder, lime juice, shrimp, olive oil and cumin.

16. Shrimp Salad With Dill

The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time, 8 minutes of cooking time and 15 minutes of resting time.

The ingredients include shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, dill and citrus juice.

Creamy Shrimp Salad

It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 2 hours of chill time.

The ingredients include shrimp, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice and green onions.

Shrimp Louie Salad

The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include shrimp, Greek yogurt, tomato, avocado and butter.