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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

A refreshing shrimp salad with crunchy cucumbers, red onion, fresh dill, and a tangy lemon-garlic dressing. Perfect for lunch, light dinners, and summer gatherings.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced or diced
  • 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt, divided, plus more to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Colander
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Food thermometer
  • silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until pink and opaque throughout and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. Immediately transfer the cooked shrimp into ice water. Once cool, drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons or bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice or finely dice the red onion. Place both in a large mixing bowl.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, chopped dill, parsley, paprika, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
  6. Add the cooled shrimp to the cucumbers and red onion. Pour the prepared creamy dressing over the ingredients.
  7. Gently toss the salad with a large spoon or silicone spatula until the shrimp and vegetables are evenly coated.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  9. Stir gently before serving, adjust seasoning if necessary, and garnish with additional fresh dill. Serve cold with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serves 4. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 5 minutes. Chilling time: 20–30 minutes. Total time: 40–50 minutes. Cook shrimp to an internal temperature of 145°F. Use English or Persian cucumbers for less moisture. Keep refrigerated at 40°F or below. Best enjoyed within 1–2 days. Nutrition is an approximate estimate per serving, including the dressing and olive oil.

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