Cucumber Shrimp Lime Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy shrimp tossed with cucumber, green onions, and zesty lime-dill dressing for a creamy, refreshing meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Salad Base
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900 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 English cucumber, small diced
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Creamy Lime Dressing
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80 milliliters mayonnaise
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80 milliliters sour cream
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1 large lime, zested and juiced (approximately 2 teaspoons zest and 30 milliliters juice)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 garlic clove, minced
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0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Detailed Directions:
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In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
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Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until opaque and pink throughout.
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Prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl. Transfer cooked shrimp immediately into the ice water bath with a skimmer or slotted spoon. Cool for 3 minutes, then drain in a colander.
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Cut cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces for even distribution.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, diced English cucumber, and sliced green onion. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are coated and creamy. Serve chilled.
# Helpful Advice:
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Select a ripe, juicy lime for optimal flavor. If using small limes, consider using two.