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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

A chilled seafood salad combining tender shrimp with crisp cucumber and a tangy, creamy dressing, perfect for lunches, picnics, and light dinners.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a deep pot until a rolling boil forms and season lightly with salt.
  2. Add shrimp to boiling water gently to avoid splashing and cook until pink and opaque.
  3. Drain shrimp immediately using a colander to stop cooking and prevent toughness.
  4. Cool shrimp quickly by spreading them on a rimmed tray at room temperature for a few minutes.
  5. Dice cucumber into uniform pieces for consistent texture in every bite.
  6. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
  7. Fold diced red onion and celery into the dressing only if using them for extra crunch.
  8. Combine cooled shrimp with the cucumber and the prepared dressing in the large bowl.
  9. Toss everything gently to coat shrimp and vegetables without breaking cucumbers.
  10. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about thirty minutes to meld flavors.
  11. Serve cold and enjoy the bright, creamy salad immediately after chilling.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for brightness; avoid overcooking shrimp by removing them from boiling water as soon as they turn uniformly pink.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American / Coastal
  • Diet: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: salad, shrimp, cucumber, summer, healthy, quick, easy