Shrimp Cucumber Salad by
https://recipemaestro.com/cucumber-shrimp-salad-refreshing-healthy/
Ingredients
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 English cucumber, small diced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 large lime, zested and juiced (about 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Cook the shrimp: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Chill the shrimp: Once the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 3 minutes, then drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, diced cucumber, and sliced green onions. Add the dressing and mix until everything is evenly coated.
Serve and enjoy: This cucumber shrimp salad is ready to serve immediately, or it can be chilled further for a cooler, refreshing bite.
Cook the shrimp: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
Chill the shrimp: Once the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 3 minutes, then drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, diced cucumber, and sliced green onions. Add the dressing and mix until everything is evenly coated.
Serve and enjoy: This cucumber shrimp salad is ready to serve immediately, or it can be chilled further for a cooler, refreshing bite.