Description
Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and light dish that combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the sweetness of tender shrimp. This delightful salad features a creamy lime dressing infused with fresh dill, making it perfect for any occasion—whether you need a quick lunch, an elegant appetizer for dinner parties, or a meal prep option for busy weekdays. With its vibrant flavors and versatile serving suggestions, this salad is sure to impress seafood lovers and healthy eaters alike.
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
- 1 large lime (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Chill to enhance flavors.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Prepare an ice bath.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to the ice bath for 3 minutes before draining and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp with cucumber, green onions, and prepared dressing; stir gently until well mixed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 213mg