If you love shrimp salad, this recipe is for you. It’s easy to turn into a light, delicious lunch or a simple weeknight dinner.
Use grey shrimp, cocktail shrimp, or pink shrimp—any cooked shrimp will work. This shrimp salad is creamy, fresh, and perfect served on toast, in a sandwich, or on crackers for a snack. Ready to try it? Welcome to the bistro kitchen.
Shrimp salad is a classic for a reason: tender shrimp folded with a creamy dressing makes a versatile filling that’s quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable. Toasted bread or a soft roll adds warmth and texture, but you can also keep it light on a bed of lettuce or use it as a tasty appetizer on crackers.
What Is Shrimp Salad?
Shrimp salad is similar in concept to tuna or potato salad. The base is cooked shrimp combined with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, often brightened with a little lemon juice for freshness. Fresh herbs like dill and chives lift the flavor, and small additions such as celery or finely diced onion can add pleasant crunch.
It’s an easy, make-ahead option for lunches, light dinners, or casual entertaining. Serve it piled on toasted bread, in a warmed roll, on a bagel, or as a simple dip with crackers and fresh vegetables.
What You Need For This Recipe
Gather a few simple ingredients to make an easy shrimp salad sandwich. The essentials are:
- Shrimp salad (use cooked shrimp tossed with mayonnaise, lemon, and seasonings)
- Hot dog buns, bagels, or sliced bread for serving
- Fresh dill for garnish and brightness
- Chives or green onions for mild onion flavor
- Butter for toasting the bread
The exact ingredient quantities and a concise recipe card are provided below in the instructions and ingredient section.
How to Make Shrimp Salad Sandwich
- Prepare the shrimp salad: combine cooked, chopped shrimp with mayonnaise, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and chopped chives. Stir until evenly coated and creamy.
- Preheat your broiler or oven to high.
- Slice the buns or bread lengthwise and spread the cut sides lightly with butter.
- Place the buttered sides under the broiler for a few minutes until golden and toasted. Watch closely so the bread doesn’t burn.
- Spoon a generous portion of shrimp salad onto each toasted bun or bread slice. Sprinkle with fresh dill for color and flavor.
- Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crisp.
How To Store Shrimp Salad
This shrimp salad is best made and eaten the same day for the freshest texture and flavor. If you need to store leftovers, place the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Keep it cold and discard if it develops any off odors.
Do not freeze shrimp salad. Freezing and thawing will change the texture of the shrimp and the mayonnaise-based dressing, resulting in a less appealing consistency.
More Salad Recipes
If you enjoy creamy, handheld salads like this one, try these other ideas in your kitchen:
- Canned salmon salad — a great pantry-friendly alternative
- Tuna salad — classic and quick to make
- Creamy egg salad — simple and satisfying
- Potato salad — a hearty side or sandwich filler
- Chicken salad — use rotisserie or leftover roast chicken for convenience
Other Sandwich Recipes To Try
For more sandwich inspiration, consider these favorites:
- Egg salad sandwich — creamy and classic
- Ham and cheese croissant sandwich — rich and flaky
- Cubano sandwich — bold, savory flavors
- Croissant sandwich — versatile and elegant
- Club sandwich — layered and filling
- Breakfast croissant — great for morning meals
- Grilled cheese — simple comfort food
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Quick to assemble and full of bright flavor, this shrimp salad sandwich is perfect for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner. Use your favorite shrimp salad and serve on toasted rolls or bread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shrimp salad
- 2 hot dog buns (or rolls / slices of bread)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Make the shrimp salad, combining shrimp with mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Butter the cut sides of the buns and place them under a hot broiler for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Scoop the shrimp salad onto the toasted buns and sprinkle with dill.
- Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crisp.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories: 423 • Total Fat: 27g • Cholesterol: 160mg • Protein: 16g • Carbohydrates: 29g
Note: Nutrition values are approximate and provided for informational purposes only.
I hope you try this tasty shrimp salad sandwich soon. Enjoy it warm on toasted bread or chilled on crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.