Cucumber Shrimp Salad
Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal. This salad features succulent shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty creamy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 English cucumber (small diced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- â…“ cup sour cream
- 1 large lime (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Boil water in a pot. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink.
- Prepare Ice Bath: As shrimp cook, prepare an ice water bath. Transfer cooked shrimp using a skimmer and cool for about 3 minutes before draining.
- Combine Ingredients: Chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces and mix with cucumbers, green onions, and dressing until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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