Description

Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for warm summer days or light dinners. Featuring juicy shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with vibrant flavors that will impress your guests. The creamy dressing adds richness while keeping the dish light and healthy. Whether served as a main course or a side dish at gatherings, this salad is versatile and easy to customize to your taste. Enjoy it on its own or paired with greens, crackers, or in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist!

Ingredients

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2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 English cucumber (small diced)
3 green onions (thinly sliced)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 large lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove (minced)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Prepare 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; add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink.
Transfer cooked shrimp to an ice water bath using a skimmer for quick cooling. Drain after 3 minutes.
Chop the cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces and combine with cucumber, green onions, and dressing in a mixing bowl.
Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 370mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 150mg