By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Cajun Shrimp Salad

Serves 6

239 cal · 20 min

Cajun Shrimp Salad

Recipe GLPR7cdd349b3427b0

4.5(1)
Cajun
Salad
20 min
239 cal
Servings: 6
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A creamy, flavorful salad combining tender shrimp with a zesty Cajun-spiced cream cheese base, fresh celery, scallions, and bright lemon juice. This protein-packed salad is perfect served on greens or as a filling for lettuce wraps.

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Ingredients

1 tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Cajun seasoning

6 oz. cream cheese, softened

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup finely chopped celery

¼ cup finely chopped scallions

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stir until the seasoning is fully incorporated throughout the cream cheese.

  2. Add the mayonnaise to the seasoned cream cheese and blend thoroughly until smooth and well combined.

  3. Fold in the chopped celery, scallions, and fresh parsley, stirring gently until all vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

  4. Add the fresh lemon juice and mix well to brighten the flavors and balance the richness of the cream cheese and mayonnaise.

  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If desired, stir in additional Cajun seasoning for extra heat and flavor.

  6. Divide the salad among serving plates or lettuce cups, and enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This recipe hits on cost and availability—cajun seasoning, cream cheese, mayo, celery, scallions, lemon, and parsley are all standard finds at any Charlotte chain—but the 20-minute claim needs scrutiny. If you're starting with raw shrimp, you're looking at 10 minutes just to thaw, devein, and cook; add prep and mixing, and you're closer to 30 minutes on a weeknight. The real strength is that this is a forgiving salad-base dish that works as a side, on crostini, or stuffed into tomatoes, and it holds well in the fridge for lunch the next day. Cost per serving sits around $2.50–$3.00 if you buy shrimp on sale at Harris Teeter or Kroger, making it budget-friendly for a weekend entertaining or meal-prep dish rather than a true quick weeknight.

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