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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Cucumber Shrimp Salad

This Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing blend of shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty dressing, perfect for light meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 piece English cucumber small diced
  • 3 pieces green onions thinly sliced
  • β…“ cup mayonnaise
  • β…“ cup sour cream
  • 1 large lime zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ΒΌ teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Boil water in a pot; add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  3. Transfer cooked shrimp to an ice water bath to halt cooking; cool for about 3 minutes before draining.
  4. In a large bowl, mix cooled shrimp with diced cucumber, green onions, and dressing until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like avocado or bell peppers. It's perfect for meal prep or outdoor gatherings.

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