Description
Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together succulent shrimp and crisp cucumbers, all enveloped in a creamy lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, casual dinners, or meal prep, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. The combination of fresh herbs like dill and zesty lime makes each bite delightful. Whether served as a light main course or an elegant appetizer, this salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 English cucumber (small diced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- Juice and zest of 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt until well blended. Set aside.
- Boil a large pot of water. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Prepare an ice bath while the shrimp cooks. Once done, transfer shrimp to the ice bath for about 3 minutes to cool.
- Chop cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces and combine them with diced cucumber, sliced green onions, and the dressing in a mixing bowl. Toss gently until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg