Description
A refreshing seafood delight, perfect for summer picnics or dinner parties, combining tender shrimp and crisp cucumber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley), chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp and lime juice in a bowl; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Mix together the diced cucumber, green onion, and fresh herbs in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the cucumber mixture.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing dish.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 180mg