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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

A refreshing salad combining juicy shrimp and crisp cucumbers in a creamy dressing, perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium cucumbers diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Cook shrimp in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and tender.
  2. Once cooked, drain the shrimp in a colander and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fold the diced cucumbers gently into the creamy dressing.
  5. Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl and carefully mix until well combined.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve the salad chilled on a bed of greens or alone.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for 10 minutes before cooking.