Cool Shrimp and Peach Salad
This easy breezy recipe for cool shrimp and peach salad combines tender shrimp with sweet peaches, herbs and lemon for the perfect brunch and lunch dish!
Why we love this recipe 🥰
I know, you may be thinking, what the heck are shrimp and peaches doing on the same plate, but I am here to tell you that this combo of sweet peaches and tender shrimp and a light herb dressing just…WORKS.
This is one of those sweet (peaches!) and savory (shrimp!) recipes that has just the right amount of different flavors to make it come together for the perfect light lunch or summery supper.
And! It is a snap to put together, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your delectable light and lovely dinner.
Ingredients you need 🍑
Ingredient notes and substitutions 📝
- Shrimp: We like using large shrimp for this recipe, but any size will do.
- Peaches: Fresh local peaches are the very best if you can find them. We have also made this recipe with nectarines and apricots if you like those better.
- Herbs: We sometimes use fresh mint instead of fresh basil…use your favorite!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.
How to make this recipe 👩🏻🍳
STEP 1: Bring a pot of water to boil and add some shrimp and some Old Bay seafood spices (the best!). Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes or until they are just done, and then pop them in a bowl of ice water so they stop cooking.
STEP 2: Next, put some lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and pepper in a small jar and shake to blend. I love mason jars for this job.
STEP 3: Drain the shrimp and put them in a mixing bowl with the peach slices. Drizzle on the dressing and toss. Add the chopped herbs and toss again.
Now all that’s left to do is to divide your lovely cool shrimp salad among plates, garnish with a few more herbs and serve it up!
Recipe FAQs
One million percent yes! That will make this salad come together even faster. 💨
Old Bay is a seafood seasoning that is a mixture of celery salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika and a few others. You can find it in the spice aisle of your grocery store, and it adds a delightful flavor to your shrimpies. And if you want to try your hand at mixing up your own, here’s a recipe for the homemade version!
It can! We suggest waiting to drizzle on the dressing until you are ready to serve. In the meantime, keep your delectable salad cool in the fridge.
Pop your question in the Comments section under the recipe card and I will answer pronto!
Equipment we used for this recipe 🥣
These are some of my favorite kitchen tools! These are Amazon affiliate links, which means I get a little something if you buy through my links at no extra cost to you. (Which helps pay for all that bacon I keep buying! 😄) And I only share things I use and love. I’m so grateful for your support!
- Cutting Board: These sturdy, dishwasher-safe cutting boards come in all different sizes.
- Citrus Juicer: We love this handy juicer that catches every single seed.
- Tongs: We have this essential kitchen tool in all sizes from short to extra long.
- Strainer: This classic strainer is just right for all your your favorite pasta recipes (one of ours is pasta with egg sauce!)
- Measuring Spoons: These handy magnetic spoons are not on a ring, so you can just pick the one you need.
- Mason Jars As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.: Oh, the ever helpful mason jar! Just right for shaking up salad dressings, storing ingredients, and eating slow cooker brownie pudding out of!
What to serve with this recipe 🍽️
We love some biscuits or some sheet pan focaccia on the side of our salad, and a glass of strawberry lemonade to wash it down. And for dessert, let’s keep the fruit deliciousness going with a strawberry cheesecake tart!
Other cool shrimp recipes we love!
We want to know what you think! 🤔
If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section below the recipe card.
Cool Shrimp and Peach Salad
This easy breezy recipe for cool shrimp and peach salad combines tender shrimp with sweet peaches, herbs and lemon for the perfect brunch and lunch dish!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 3
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- Juice and zest from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 peaches, pitted and cut into wedges
- ½ cup fresh basil or mint, chopped, with extra for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and add the shrimp and Old Bay. Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes or until done, and then pop them in a bowl of ice water so they stop cooking.
- Put the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and pepper in a small jar and shake to blend.
- Drain the shrimp and put them in a mixing bowl with the peach slices. Drizzle on the dressing and toss. Add the chopped herbs and toss again.
- Divide among plates, garnish with mint or basil leaves and serve!
Notes
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- Shrimp: We like using large shrimp for this recipe, but any size will do.
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- Peaches: Fresh local peaches are the very best if you can find them. We have also made this recipe with nectarines and apricots if you like those better.
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- Herbs: We sometimes use fresh mint instead of fresh basil…use your favorite!