Description
Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a light and zesty dish that brings together the freshness of crunchy cucumbers and succulent shrimp, all enveloped in a creamy lime dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for warm days, making it an ideal choice for picnics, brunches, or as a satisfying lunch. With its vibrant flavors and refreshing textures, it’s sure to impress your guests or family. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking only about 30 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Boil water in a large pot; cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Prepare an ice water bath while shrimp cook. Transfer cooked shrimp to the bath for cooling.
- Drain shrimp after cooling and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, green onion, and dressing; stir gently until coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg