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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

This Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing dish that combines juicy shrimp and crisp cucumbers, perfect for a light lunch or entertaining guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Vegetables
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups cucumbers diced
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced
  • 1 stalk celery diced, optional
Creamy Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • ice bath
  • airtight container

Method
 

Making the Salad
  1. Boil the Shrimp: If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Quickly transfer them to an ice water bath to halt the cooking process. Drain and chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
  3. Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, diced cucumbers, sliced red onion, green onions, and diced celery (if using).
  4. Mix Everything Together: Pour the creamy dressing over the shrimp and vegetables, then gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated and luscious.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal taste, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving again. Garnish with extra dill or lemon zest, if desired.

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