Description
Zesty shrimp and cucumber delight recipe blends crisp Mediterranean flavors with refreshing seafood notes. Elegant ingredients combine for a light, flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) cooked shrimp, chilled (peeled, tails off)
- 2 cups sliced cucumber (Persian, ¼ to ½ inch thick)
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill or chives
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Celery (optional)
- Red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Cucumber Preparation: Slice cucumbers into delicate, uniform rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick to enhance texture and dressing absorption.
- Shrimp Processing: Thoroughly pat cooked shrimp dry with paper towels to maintain dressing integrity and prevent moisture dilution.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped dill into a silky, harmonious blend that will coat ingredients perfectly.
- Ingredient Integration: Tenderly fold shrimp and cucumber into the creamy mixture using a gentle spatula technique to preserve delicate ingredient structure.
- Flavor Enhancement: Season with kosher salt and black pepper, carefully balancing taste to create a nuanced and sophisticated profile.
- Chilling and Marinating: Refrigerate the salad for 30-45 minutes, allowing flavors to develop and ingredients to become thoroughly chilled and interconnected.
- Final Presentation: Before serving, delicately redistribute the dressing with a light stirring motion to ensure each serving delivers consistent, vibrant flavor.
Notes
- Slice Carefully: Use a sharp knife to cut cucumbers uniformly, ensuring even 1/8-inch thickness for consistent texture and dressing absorption.
- Dry Shrimp Thoroughly: Pat cooked shrimp completely dry with paper towels to prevent watery dressing and maintain the salad’s creamy consistency.
- Chill for Flavor: Refrigerate the salad for 30-45 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to marinate and develop a deeper, more harmonious taste.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Use a soft spatula when combining ingredients to preserve the delicate texture of shrimp and prevent breaking the cucumber slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg