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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Cucumber Shrimp Salad

This Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing, light dish that's perfect for summer dinners and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
Vegetables
  • 1 whole English cucumber small diced
  • 3 whole green onions thinly sliced
Dressing
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 large lime zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • large pot
  • ice bath container
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
  2. Add lime juice and zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, and salt; mix well.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Boil water in a large pot; cook shrimp for about 2–3 minutes until pink; transfer to an ice bath immediately.
  2. Once chilled, drain the shrimp and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Combine and Chill
  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped shrimp, diced cucumber, and green onions; pour dressing over the mixture.
  2. Gently fold to combine everything without mashing; taste for seasoning adjustments.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 23gFat: 15g

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like avocado or herbs to suit your taste. It's best served cold and can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.

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