Tuna Salad Recipe with Shrimp and Garlic Butter
This quick and flavorful salad combines tender shrimp and flaky tuna tossed in a rich garlic butter, balanced with fresh celery and lemon, for a satisfying seafood dish ready in minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet small
- 1 Mixing bowl large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Tuna drained well
- ½ pound Shrimp cooked, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice fresh
- ¼ cup Celery finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Red onion finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Add cooked shrimp to skillet and stir to coat in garlic butter. Cook another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Remove skillet from heat and allow shrimp to cool slightly before chopping.
- In a large bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, and red onion until well combined.
- Chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces and stir into tuna mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled over crisp lettuce leaves or with crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
Store in airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add plastic wrap over the top to prevent drying out.