Description
Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad combines juicy shrimp, crunchy cucumbers, and a creamy lime dressing, creating a flavor profile that can elevate your lunch or dinner. Whether served at a summer barbecue, during a light family dinner, or at a potluck, this salad will impress guests with its bright colors and zesty taste. It’s quick to prepare, packed with fresh ingredients, and versatile enough to be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With the added benefit of being perfect for meal prep, you can whip it up in just 30 minutes!
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)
- 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 and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove with a skimmer.
- Prepare an ice water bath; transfer cooked shrimp to cool for about 3 minutes before draining.
- Chop cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces and combine with cucumber, green onion, and dressing in a mixing bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg