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Cucumber Shrimp Salad Recipe

Cucumber Shrimp Salad

A refreshing and creamy salad perfect for a light meal or appetizer, featuring succulent shrimp and crisp cucumbers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Shrimp Salad
  • 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 English cucumber small diced
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
Creamy Lime Dressing
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 large lime zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • Skimmer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir it all together. In a mixing bowl, stir together the chopped shrimp, green onion, diced cucumber, and dressing, until creamy.

Notes

This salad is best served chilled. You can prepare it a few hours in advance and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve. It's a versatile dish that can be adapted with your favorite herbs or additional vegetables.