This cucumber shrimp salad offers a refreshing take on a classic dish.
Tender shrimp are paired with crunchy cucumbers, green onions, and fresh dill, all drizzled with a creamy lime dressing.
It’s the perfect protein-packed option for a light, delicious lunch or dinner!
<h3>Introducing a Chopped Shrimp Salad</h3>
Just when the perfect shrimp salad seemed to be found, this cucumber version with a creamy lime dill dressing makes its debut. Using leftover veggies from the fridge and a fresh bag of frozen shrimp, this quick recipe came together effortlessly. It’s always the spontaneous <b>hrow-together</b> dishes that turn out the best, much like the beloved salmon salad.
This cucumber shrimp salad is crisp, creamy, and one of those dishes that you can’t stop eating – it's that good. It offers the perfect balance of protein and veggies, making it an ideal choice for healthy meal prep. Quick to prepare and incredibly tasty, this shrimp salad will elevate any weekly meal plan in a flash.
<h3>How To Make</h3>
<b>Ingredients:</b>
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 English cucumber, diced small
3 green onions, thinly sliced
<b>Creamy Lime Dressing</b>
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
1 large lime, zested and juiced (about 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
<b>Instructions:</b>
<b>1. Prepare the dressing:</b> In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside or refrigerate.
<b>2. Cook the shrimp:</b> Bring a bowl of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until pink and fully cooked.
<b>3. Prepare an ice water bath:</b> While the shrimp cook, set up an ice water bath. Once the shrimp are done, transfer them using a skimmer and cool them for 3 minutes. Drain and chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
<b>4. Combine:</b> In a mixing bowl, toss the chopped shrimp, green onions, cucumber, and dressing together until evenly coated and creamy.
<h3>Ways to Serve Shrimp Salad</h3>
This cold shrimp salad is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It pairs wonderfully with butter leaf lettuce wraps, but here are some other delicious ways to serve:
<b>Lettuce wraps:</b> Spoon salad onto butter leaf or romaine lettuce for a light and fresh wrap. For a fuller salad, serve over leafy greens.
<b>Stuffed avocados:</b> The diced shrimp salad fits perfectly in avocado halves, creating a delicious, healthy bite.
<b>Tortilla wrap:</b> Wrap in any tortilla with spinach or alfalfa sprouts for a tasty, portable meal. For gluten-free options, try cassava flour tortillas.
<b>Sandwich:</b> Serve as a shrimp salad sandwich, adding spinach for extra crunch.
Enjoy this refreshing and creamy cucumber shrimp salad as a satisfying meal or a light appetizer that's perfect for any occasion!
How To Make a Refreshing Cucumber Shrimp Salad | Simple and Delicious Recipe
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