Ingredients
2 pounds cooked, peeled, and chilled shrimp
2 cups sliced cucumbers
Β½ cup mayonnaise
ΒΌ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
ΒΌ cup chopped fresh dill or chives
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Β½ cup diced celery for added texture and flavor
red onion for added texture and flavor
Instructions
1-Begin by slicing the 2 cups of Persian cucumbers into ΒΌ to Β½ inch thick rounds to ensure a refreshing crunch in every bite.
2-Prepare the 2 pounds of cooked, peeled, and chilled shrimp by rinsing them if needed and patting dry to keep the texture just right.
3-In a large bowl, whisk together Β½ cup mayonnaise, ΒΌ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and ΒΌ cup chopped fresh dill or chives to create the creamy dressing.
4-Gently toss the shrimp and cucumber slices with the dressing, adding salt and pepper to taste, and include any optional ingredients like celery or red onion for extra flavor.
5-Refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors blend and the dish chill thoroughly before serving.
6-For the final touch, serve it cold, perhaps garnished with more herbs or lemon zest, and remember to adapt with substitutes if needed, like using tofu for a vegan twist.
Last Step:
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πΏ Use Persian cucumbers for a mild flavor and tender texture.
βοΈ Make sure shrimp is well chilled for the best refreshing taste.
π Adjust lemon juice amount according to your preferred level of tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
