Easy Shrimp and Pea Salad
Fresh, creamy, and delightfully simple, this Easy Shrimp and Pea Salad is a vibrant dish perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. Featuring tender, perfectly cooked shrimp paired with sweet peas, it’s tossed in a zesty dressing made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh dill for a refreshing burst of flavor. Thinly sliced scallions add a subtle bite, while optional mixed greens provide a crisp and colorful base. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it chilled for a cool, satisfying bite, and enjoy a healthy, protein-packed salad brimming with brightness and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups mixed salad greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook.
Drain the shrimp and immediately rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set them aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooled shrimp, thawed peas, and sliced scallions to the dressing. Gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the shrimp and pea salad as is, or over a bed of mixed salad greens for added texture and freshness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 998 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 2368 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 125.3 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2040 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
