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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Cucumber Shrimp Salad

This Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a delicious twist on a classic dish, featuring juicy shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy lime dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 349 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • skimmer

Ingredients
  

Seafood

  • 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined

Vegetables

Creamy Lime Dressing

  • β…“ cup mayonnaise
  • β…“ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ΒΌ teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the dressing. To make the dressing, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside or place in the fridge.
  • Cook the Shrimp. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through and pink.
  • Make an Ice Water Bath. While the shrimp are cooking, prepare an ice water bath. Remove the shrimp to the ice water bath using a skimmer. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain them in a colander. Chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Stir it all together. In a mixing bowl, stir together the chopped shrimp, green onion, diced cucumber, and dressing, until creamy.

Notes

Make sure you've got a good, juicy lime. If you have smaller Mexican or Persian limes, you may want to grab two of them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 305mgSodium: 1598mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 735IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cucumber Shrimp Salad, Shrimp Salad
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